Question

The Western family went out to dinner. The bill was $60 before a coupon of 15% was applied. Mrs. Western then left a 20% tip on the amount BEFORE the coupon was applied. How much did the Westerns pay in all? *

The Western family went out to dinner. The bill was $60 before a coupon of 15% was applied. Mrs. Western then left a 20% tip on the amount BEFORE the coupon was applied. How much did the Westerns pay in all? *

Answer 1

$63

Explanation:

Tips = 20% of 60

`= (20)/(100)*60`

= $ 12

Coupon amount = 15% of 60

= 0.15 * 60

= $ 9

The amount paid by Western family = 60 + 12 - 9

= $ 63