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Frank and Linda just finished a meal and received their bill for $47.60. They would like to leave their server a 20 percent tip. Which expression could be used to find the total bill including gratuity?

A. 0.2(47.60)
B. 47.60-{(0.2)(47.60)}
C. 47.60 +{(0.2)(47.60)}
0.8(47.60)

User Genehack
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

User Kkkkk
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Answer:

C. 47.60 +{(0.2)(47.60)}

Explanation:

Since 0.2 is 20% you multiply that to 47.60. But 20% of 47.60 is only the tip so you would have to add the original cost of the dinner to your total.

if that makes sense

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