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Question 6 • * SY2025-26 - 1205040 M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Sem 1 CR

Alec paid the bill for dinner with his clients which totaled $140 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 $25.00, what was the total cost of the dinner?

Answer
A
$151.20
B
$152.00
C
$165.00
D
$176.20

Explanation

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

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