Tax = 7% of the meal cost (without tax).<br><br>&bull; 7% → \(\$2.94\)<br>&bull; 1% → \(2.94 \div 7 = \$0.42\)<br>&bull; 100% → \(0.42 \times 100 = \$42\)<br><br>Check: 42 × 0.07 = 2.94. ✓<br><br>Final Answer: 42