Jack, justin, daniel, and dylan went out to eat at chili's. they split a sampler as an appetizer for $14 and a pitcher of soda for $8. each person also had a meal that cost $10.99 per person. the cost of the sales tax that was added to their meal was $4.62. lastly, the boys wanted to leave their server a 20% tip. what was the sales tax rate on their meal?

Respuesta :

$14 + $8 + $10.99(4) =
$14 + $8 + $43.96=$65.96$65.96 * x = $4.62
$65.96/$65.96 * x = $4.62/$65.96
x = 0.07The sales tax rate was 7%

Check
$65.96 * 0.07 = $4.62

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