Question

The Medina's went out to eat at Chili's. If there bill was 65.20 and they gave 1p

their server a 15% tip, how much did they leave for a tip? *

Answer 1

The Medinas left $9.78 for a tip

Explanation:

Percentages

The Medinas went out to eat at Chilli's and the bill was $65.20. They tipped 15% to their server.

This percentage is calculated over the amount of the $65.20 bill, thus the tip was:

15% of 65.20 = 15/100 * $65.20 = $9.78.

The Medinas left $9.78 for a tip