Question

A homeowner hires a contractor to fix a leak in the roof of the house. The bill for the work is

$
178
.

If the homeowner decides to pay the contractor an
18
%
tip in addition to the cost of the bill, how much does the homeowner pay the contractor, in dollars and cents?

Answer 1

$210.04

Explanation:

To identify what the tip is, let's multiply 178 by 18/100.

Multiply $178 by 18/100:

Product: 32.04

Add 32.04 to $178:

32.04 + 178 = 210.04

$210.04 is what the owner has to pay, including the tip.