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Jillian and four friends want to leave 15% tip on a restaurant bill of 53.78 Then they split the total with tip evenly among them. How much did each person pay

User Amir Bax
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Answer:

(0.15 x 53.78) + 53.78. Then, divide 4.

Explanation:

First find out what the percentage of 53.78 is. Add that tip to the total bill, which is 53.78 and then divide by 5 (Julian included) .

ANSWER: (8.07 [8.067] + 53.78) / 4 = 12.37

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