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Estimate the amount of the tip by rounding the bill to the nearest dollar before calculating.

20% tip on a bill of $85.39


The amount of the tip is approximately what?

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Answer:

$17

Explanation:

First, round $85,39 to the nearest dollar:

85,39 ≈ 85

Then calculate the amount of the tip:


(1)/(5)(85) = 17 \\ \\ (1)/(5) = 20\%

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