Question

Bob's bill for dinner at surefire steak house was $45. In addition he piad 5°\° of the bill in tax and he left a tip for 15°\° of the bill how much did Bob spend for tax and tip combined how much did Bob spend in all?

Answer 1

$54

Explanation:

Okay. if the bill in tax was 5% and the tip is 15% just add them up to make it easier. Now, you have 20%, and you have to now find 20% of 45, make 20% into .20, do .20x45 which equals 9 which represents $9. Finally, add $9 (from tip and tax) to $45 (how much the food cost) = $54

No problem!

Answer 2

$54

Explanation:

First

45 times .05= 2.25

Second

45 plus 2.25

Third

45 times .15= 6.75

Fourth

45+2.25+6.75