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Jamie went to dinner. Her meal cost $12.40. She wanted to leave a 15%

tip. How much was her tip?

User Mlibre
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Answer:

Hi there! The answer is $1.86. Hope this helps! c:

Explanation:

First, convert 15% to a decimal.

15% / 100 = 0.15

Then, multiply.

0.15 * 12.40 = $1.86

Since 15% of 12.40 is $1.86, then Jamie left a $1.86 tip.

User Victor Zakharov
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Answer: 12.40x15/100+12.40
= 1.860+12.40
= 14.26
User Zachary Cross
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