Question

the menu items ordered by family of five totaled 45.90. determine the total cost of the meal if the tax rate is 8.5%

Answer 1

First, we find 8.5% of 45.90

$0.085\cdot45.90=3.90$

Then, we add the tax to the price

$45.90+3.90=49.80$

Hence, the total cost is $49.80.