Question

1. austin and his wife go out to dinner. their bill is $59.36. they want to leave a 19% tip, and there is a sales tax of 5.5%. what is the final amount they will pay?

$74.49
$73.90
$62.62
$70.64

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the sales tax amount

The sales tax rate is 5.5%, so the tax amount is the bill amount times 5.5% (or 0.055).
\( \text{Tax} = 59.36 \times 0.055 \)
\( \text{Tax} = 59.36 \times 0.055 = 3.2648 \)

Step2: Calculate the tip amount

The tip rate is 19% (or 0.19), so the tip amount is the bill amount times 0.19.
\( \text{Tip} = 59.36 \times 0.19 \)
\( \text{Tip} = 59.36 \times 0.19 = 11.2784 \)

Step3: Calculate the final amount

The final amount is the bill amount plus tax plus tip.
\( \text{Final Amount} = 59.36 + 3.2648 + 11.2784 \)
\( \text{Final Amount} = 59.36 + 3.2648 + 11.2784 = 73.9032 \approx 73.90 \)

Answer:

\$73.90 (corresponding to the option: \$73.90)