Question

Joelle would like to tip her hairdresser 20%. If her haircut costs $38.00, which expression should she use to find the tip amount?

(0.02) (38)
(0.2) (38)
(1.2) (38)
(20) (38)

Answer 1

0.2 48

Explanation:

20% change into decimal form is 0.2 you move decimal two places left.

Answer 2

(0.2)(38)

Explanation:

To find a percent, you multiply the number (cost) by the decimal of the percent

20% as a decimal is .2