Question

Chealsea and 2 friends went to the nail salon for manicures.Their subtotal was $85 and and they left a 12% tip.How much was their total bill including tip?

Answer 1

Total bill=$95.20

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine the subtotal

Subtotal=$85

Step 2: Calculate the amount of the tip

Tip amount=12% of the subtotal

where;

subtotal=$85

replacing;

Tip amount=(12/100)×85=10.20

The tip amount=$10.20

Step 3: Total bill

The total bill can be expressed as;

Total bill=tip amount+subtotal

where;

tip amount=$10.20

subtotal=$85

replacing;

Total bill=(85+10.20)=95.20

Total bill=$95.20