Question

bella ordered a $6 smoothie. she paid sales tax of 9% and tipped 15% on the original $6. including tax and tip, how much did bella pay?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total percentage added

Total % = 9% + 15% = 24%

Step2: Convert percentage to decimal

Decimal = $\frac{24}{100} = 0.24$

Step3: Calculate total multiplier

Multiplier = $1 + 0.24 = 1.24$

Step4: Compute total amount paid

Total = $6 \times 1.24$

Answer:

$7.44$