Question

A group of waitresses share tips equally at a local restaurant. All patrons are charged 15% of their total bills in tips for the waitresses. If 6 waitresses work during a dinner session, and the restaurant makes 3,546.12, how much does each waitress earn?

Answer 1

$88.65

Explanation:

To find the amount of total tips, multiply 3,546.12 by 0.15 (the decimal conversion of 15%).

3546.12(0.15) = 531.918

This is the total amount of tips for the night. This is divided evenly between 6 waitresses.

531.918 / 6 = 88.65