Concept explainers
(a)
To find: thetax added on the bill.
(a)
Answer to Problem 51STP
Thetax added on the bill is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The price of J's haircut is $28
Tax -7%
Tips- 15%
Calculation:
The tax can be calculated as
Thetax added on the bill is
Conclusion:
Therefore, thetax added on the bill is
(b)
To find: the approximate cost including tax
(b)
Answer to Problem 51STP
The tax will be
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The price of J's haircut is $28
Tax -7%
The approximate cost including tax will be
Therefore, the tax will be
Conclusion:
Therefore, the tax will be
(c)
To find: the tip given to the stylist
(c)
Answer to Problem 51STP
About $4.5 of a tip will be given to the stylist.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
About $4.5 of a tip will be given to the stylist.
Conclusion:
Therefore, $4.5 of a tip will be given to the stylist.
(d)
To find: whether she has enough amount for tax and tip
(d)
Answer to Problem 51STP
Yes she has enough for tax and tip.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
J has the amount of $35
Calculation:
The price of J's haircut is $28
Thetax added on the bill is
About $4.5 of a tip will be given to the stylist.
Thus, total amount she spends will be
Yes she has enough for tax and tip.
Conclusion:
Therefore, she has enough for tax and tip.
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