the Jackson family went out to dinnerthe price of the meal was 43.45the sales tax was 7% of the price of the mealthe tip was 15% of the meal and sales tax.how much money did the smith family pay for the meal, including tax and tip?

Answer:  Amount that the Smith family need to pay for the meal including tax and tip = 53.47.Step-by-step explanation:Since we have given that Price of the meal = 43.45Rate of sales tax = 7%Amount becomes after the sales tax is given by[tex]\frac{7}{100}\times 43.45\\\\\frac{304.15}{100}\\\\=3.0415\\\\\text{Amount}=43.45+3.0415=46.4915[/tex]Rate of tips over meal and sales = 15%Amount of tips is given by[tex]\frac{15}{100}\times 46.4915\\\\=0.15\times 46.4915\\\\=6.974[/tex]So, Amount becomes [tex]46.4915+6.974\\\\=53.465\\\\=53.47[/tex]Hence, Amount that the Smith family need to pay for the meal including tax and tip = 53.47.