Question

Sam and his two friends went out to eat at diner. Their bill totaled $57.65. If they left their server a 20% tip, how much would each person pay splitting the bill evenly.

Answer 1

$23.05

Explanation:

Add the 20% before solving the equation.

57.65(1.2) = 69.144 (total amount of food + tip)

69.144/3 = 23.048

Answer 2

$57.65 * 0.2 = $11.53 for tip
Total with tip = $57.65 + $11.53 = $69.18
Split the bill evenly = $69.18/2 = $34.59