a local restaurant caters buffets for large parties in its banquet room. the cost of a buffet is $1,000…

a local restaurant caters buffets for large parties in its banquet room. the cost of a buffet is $1,000 before tax and tip. the meal is subject to a 7% food tax. party hosts are required to leave an 18% tip, based on the pre - tax amount. how much will the final bill be?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate the tax amount
$1000\times 7%=1000\times0.07 = 70$
Step2: Calculate the tip amount
$1000\times 18%=1000\times0.18 = 180$
Step3: Calculate the final bill
$1000 + 70+180=1250$
Answer:
$1250$