Question

Diana and Sujit clean homes for a summer job. They charge $70 for the job plus 5% for supplies. A homeowner gave them a 15% tip. How much money did they receive for their job?

Answer 1

Total received was $84.52

Answer 2

Yes! Total received was $84.525

Explanation:

Note that 5% is another way of writing

5

100

Charge:

→

$

70

+

(

5

100

×

70

)

=

$

73.5

15% tip

→

15

100

×

Charge

→

15

100

×

$

73.5

=

$

11.025

Total income:

→

$

73.5

+

$

11.025

84.525

=

$Did they receive more than $82

→

Yes