The amount he will pay with the friend if 20% is deducted before adding tax is $56.55
We should know that we have to deduct the tip for excellent driving g before adding up the tax to the total first.
The given parameters are
Bill =$65
Tax rate= 7%
Tip for excellent driving =20%
First deduct 0.2*65
=13
Balance = $(65-13)
Balance= $52.00
Tax = 0.07*65
Tax = 4.55
Then $(52.00+4.55)
= $56.55
In conclusion, the amount he will pay with the friend if 20% is deducted before adding tax is $56.55
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