Question

Alyssa was out at a restaurant for dinner when

the bill came. Her dinner came to $25. She
wanted to leave a 27% tip. How much was her
meal plus the tip, before tax, in dollars and
cents?

Answer 1

Dollar:

$31.75

Cents

3175¢

Explanation:

$25 cost

27% tip

To add a tip, multiply the tip percentage by the original cost

25 · 27%

Turn the percentage into decimal form

27% = 0.27

25 · 27% = 25 · 0.27

Now, solve for the tip

25 · 0.27 = $6.75

To find the total, add the tip to the original cost of the bill

25 + 6.75 = $31.75

Conclusion:

Before the tax, the cost of her meal including the tip is $31.75

Before the tax, the cost of her meal including the tip is 3175¢