Question

Mia hired a moving company. The company charged $500 dollar sign, 500 for its services, and Mia gives the movers a 16% percent tip.How much does Mia tip the movers?

Answer 1

Amount given by Mia as a tip to movers = $80

Explanation:

Amount of money in dollars charged by the moving company = $500

⇒ Amount of money charged by the moving company for its services = $500

Given that : Mia gives the movers a 16% tip

So, Amount of money given by Mia as a tip = 16% of total amount charged

⇒ 16% of 500

⇒ 0.16 × 500

⇒ 80

Hence, Amount given by Mia as a tip to movers = $80