Question

Gabriela has dinner at a cafe and the cost of her meal is $45.00.Because of the service, she wants to leave a 15% percent tip. What is her total bill including tip?

Answer 1

Total bill=$51.75

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine the cost of her meal

Cost of meal=$45

Step 2: Calculate the amount of the tip

Tip amount=15% of the cost of meal

where;

cost of meal=$45

replacing;

Tip amount=(15/100)×45=6.75

The tip amount=$6.75

Step 3: Total bill

The total bill can be expressed as;

Total bill=tip amount+subtotal

where;

tip amount=$6.75

cost of meal=$45

replacing;

Total bill=(45+6.75)=51.75

Total bill=$51.75