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Proportional Reasoning with Percents — Test

Question 19 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Alec paid the bill for dinner with his clients which totaled 140 dollars before tax and tip. If an 8 percent sales tax was added to the cost of the meal, and an automatic tip was added in the amount of 25 point 0 0 dollars , what was the total cost of the dinner?

Answer
A
176 point 2 0 dollars
B
151 point 2 0 dollars
C
152 point 0 0 dollars
D
165 point 0 0 dollars

Explanation

First calculate the 8% sales tax: 0.08 × $140 = $11.20. Add the tax and the $25.00 tip to the meal cost: $140 + $11.20 + $25.00 = $176.20. The total cost was $176.20, choice A.

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