Question

The total amount recieved by Tess after tax in 6 days is $\$$1236.5 which includes:

If she pays the tax of $\$$212.6 on her total earning in 6 days. Find the net amount Tess earns per day (round off to one decimal place).

• A. $\$$220.6
• B. $\$$226.4
• C. $\$$236.4
• D. $\$$240.6

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\$$226.4

Given:
Tax paid = $\$$212.6
Total amount received after tax
= $\$$1236.5

Let her daily salary be x.

Net salary = Amount earned in 6 days + Tips - Taxes

$⟹$ 1236.5 = 6x + 5% of (825 + 986)
- 212.6
$⟹$ 1236.5 = 6x + 90.55 - 212.6
$⟹$ 6x = 1236.5 - 90.55 + 212.6
$⟹$ 6x = 1358.55
$⟹$ x = 226.425
$⟹$ x = 226.4 [ <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> ∴ Rounding off to one decimal place]

$\therefore$ Tess's daily salary is $\$$226.4.