Question 1195540
Four friends stay at the pickled parrot Hotel for a night and each take an evening meal. How much is the total cost if VAT is added at 17 1\2% [sic]?
Bed and breakfast £37 per person
Evening meal £15
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Add 37 and 15 (per person)
Multiply that by 4.
Multiply that by 1.175
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PS  It's 1/2, not 1\2.