Question

to celebrate getting a new job, marco went out for a dinner that cost $100. if the local sales tax is 6% and marco left a 15% tip on $100, what was the total cost of his meal?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate sales tax amount

$\text{Sales Tax} = 100 \times 6\% = 100 \times 0.06 = 6$

Step2: Calculate tip amount

$\text{Tip} = 100 \times 15\% = 100 \times 0.15 = 15$

Step3: Sum all costs

$\text{Total Cost} = 100 + 6 + 15$

Answer:

121