Question

usan is a waitress at the country club restaurant. She receives an automatic 15% tip which is added to the members check for the meal. If she earns $2.15 an hour, works 20 hours this week and has served meals costing $325, what is her gross pay?

Answer 1

The total amount paid to Usan (gross pay) is $416.75

Explanation:

15% (tip) per dollar. There are 325 dollars here.

Usan earns $2.15 an hour. There are 20 hours here.

15% times 325 --- 325 * 1.15 (we are adding the tip right away by having the one in front of the .15)

1.15*325 = 373.75

2.15 times 20

2.15*20 = 43

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373.75 + 43 = 416.75

$416.75