Jermaine had dinner at his favorite restaurant. if the sales tax rate is 5% and the sales tax on the meal came to $2.00, what was the total cost of the meal, including sales tax and a 15% tip a.$52.50 b.$40.00 c.$48.00 d.57.00

Sales tax = 5%
Sales Tax = $2
⇒ 5% is equal to $2


Find 1%:

5% = $2
1% = $2 ÷ 5
1% = $0.40


Find 100% (Cost of the meal):

100% = $0.40 x 100
100% = $40


Find tips:

15% tips = 15% x $40
15% tips = 0.15 x 40
15% tips = $6


Find total cost:

Total cost = $40 + $2 + $6 = $48


$48