A bill at a restaurant was $24.20 before tax. The sales tax rate was 0.05, and the customer also included a $5.00 tip. How much did the customer spend at the restaurant, in dollars?

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Leblanc

30 January, 21:57

A bill at a restaurant was $24.20 before tax. The sales tax rate was 0.05, and the customer also included a $5.00 tip. How much did the customer spend at the restaurant, in dollars?

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Caleb Jenkins · Answer 1

First times the total by 1.05, by (1 + the rate of change which in this case is. 05)

24.20 x 1.05 = 25.41

Then add the tip

25.41 + 5 = $29.41

$29.41 is your final answer