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Joseph's lunch at a restaurant costs 13.00, without tax. He leaves the waiter a tip of 17% of the cost of the lunch, without tax. What is the total cost of the lunch, including the tip, without tax?

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Answer:

The cost before tax with tip is $15.21.

Explanation:

To calculate percentage, take the percent (17%) and take its decimal form. This means 17% is 0.17 (like 50% would be 0.5). multiply the number you want the percentage of by the decimal form. 13*0.17=2.21. Add this to the cost before tax and before tip. 13.00+2.21=15.21. The cost before tax with tip is $15.21.

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