Question

The smith family went out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings. The bill was $43.86. They gave the server a 15% tip. What was the cost of the tip? How much did they pay all together?

Answer 1

Answer: $50.44

Explanation:

Given : The smith family went out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings.

The amount of bill = $43.86

The percentage of tip= 15% =0.15

Then, the cost of the tip is given by :-

`0.15*\$43.86=\$6.579\approx\$6.58`

Thus, the cost of tip = $6.58

The total amount they pay together = $43.86+ $6.58=$50.44

Hence, the total amount they pay together = $50.44

Answer 2

$50.44

Explanation:

First I turned the percent to a decimal which was 0.15.

Then I multiplied 0.15* 43.86

The answer was 50.439 so then I rounded it to 50.44

Answer: $50.44