A group of friends went to lunch. The bill, before sales tax and tip, was $37.50 . A sales tax of 8% was added. The group then tipped 18% on the amount after the sales tax was added. What was the amount, in dollars, of the sales tax? What was the total amount the group paid, including tax and tip?

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A group of friends went to lunch. The bill, before sales tax and tip, was $37.50 . A sales tax of 8% was added. The group then tipped 18% on the amount after the sales tax was added. What was the amount, in dollars, of the sales tax?
What was the total amount the group paid, including tax and tip?

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

37.5 * 0.08 = $3.00 tax

(37.5 + 3.00) * 1.18 = _______ total

Anonymous · Answer

47.79

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Multiple Choice
What is the amount of sales tax owed on a $6 book if the tax rate is 5%?
	A.	$0.03
	B.	$0.30
	C.	$3.00
	D.	$0.12


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A group of friends went to lunch.  The bill, before sales tax and tip, was $37.50.  A sales tax of 8% was added. The group then tipped 18% on the amount after the sales tax was added.  What was the amount, in dollars, of the sales tax?

A group of friends went to lunch. The bill, before sales tax and tip, was $37.50 . A sales tax of 8% was added. The group then tipped 18% on the amount after the sales tax was added. What was the amount, in dollars, of the sales tax?

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