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Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

At the café, Karen bought 4 drinks for $1.99 each and 4 muffins for $1.20 each. She left an 18% tip for the server.

How much did Karen spend?

A.
Step 1: Calculate the total price of the 4 drinks.
Step 2: Add $1.20 to that total.
Step 3: Calculate the tip.
Step 4: Add the tip to the total of the purchases.

B.
Step 1: Calculate the total price of the 4 drinks.
Step 2: Calculate the total price of the 4 muffins.
Step 3: Add the 2 amounts together.
Step 4: Calculate the tip.
Step 5: Add the tip to the total of the purchases.

C.
Step 1: Calculate the tip.
Step 2: Add $1.99 and $1.20
Step 3: Multiply that number by 4.
Step 4: Add the tip to the total of the purchases.

D.
Step 1: Calculate the tip.
Step 2: Add $1.20 to that total.
Step 3: Calculate the total price of the 4 drinks.
Step 4: Add the tip to the total of the purchases.

2 Answers

4 votes
C) ...............Hope it helps, Have a good rest of the day:)
User Hans Frankenstein
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5 votes
Correct answer is C.
User VBobCat
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