the following list shows the items and prices for a restaurant order. calculate the total amount if there is…

the following list shows the items and prices for a restaurant order. calculate the total amount if there is 7.5% tax and the customer leaves a 15% gratuity. 1 appetizer: $8.99 2 entrees: $14.99 each 1 entree: $12.99 3 drinks: $1.99 each a. $70.96 b. $71.62 c. $75.31 d. $75.97

the following list shows the items and prices for a restaurant order. calculate the total amount if there is 7.5% tax and the customer leaves a 15% gratuity. 1 appetizer: $8.99 2 entrees: $14.99 each 1 entree: $12.99 3 drinks: $1.99 each a. $70.96 b. $71.62 c. $75.31 d. $75.97

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate subtotal

The cost of 1 appetizer at $8.99, 2 entrees at $14.99 each (so $14.99\times2$), 1 entree at $12.99 and 3 drinks at $1.99 each (so $1.99\times3$). $8.99+14.99\times2 + 12.99+1.99\times3=8.99 + 29.98+12.99 + 5.97=57.93$

Step2: Calculate tax amount

The tax rate is 7.5% or 0.075. Multiply the subtotal by the tax - rate. $57.93\times0.075 = 4.34475$

Step3: Calculate gratuity amount

The gratuity rate is 15% or 0.15. Multiply the subtotal by the gratuity rate. $57.93\times0.15=8.6895$

Step4: Calculate total amount

Add the subtotal, tax amount and gratuity amount. $57.93+4.34475 + 8.6895=70.96425\approx70.96$

Answer:

a. $70.96$