document.write( "Question 555545: Please help me fund the answer to this question : Describe and correct the error in finding the total cost of a $49 meal with 6% sales tax and an 18% tip.\r
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document.write( "Toatal Cost = 49 + (0.6 + 0.18)(49)
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document.write( " = 49 + (0.78)(49)
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document.write( " = $87.22
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Algebra.Com's Answer #361810 by richard1234(7193)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6% is .06, not .6; replace the .6 with .06 and simplify. \n" ); document.write( " |