Nina paid the bill for dinner with her family. The total cost of the food was $65, and the restaurant added an 8 percent sales tax, $5.20, to the bill. Nina wants to pay a 15 percent tip on the total bill including sales tax. What is the amount of the tip?
Answer
A
$8.97
B
$9.75
C
$10.53
D
$14.95
Explanation
First add the food cost and sales tax: $65 + $5.20 = $70.20. The tip is 15% of the total bill, so calculate 0.15 × $70.20 = $10.53. The tip is $10.53, choice C.
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