Question

The tiny family purchases a new kitchen set that includes six chairs for ________?

Answer 1

To find the total cost of the dinner, which was $72, with an 18% tip, calculate the tip amount by multiplying $72 by 0.18 to get $12.96. Then add the tip to the original cost to get the total of $84.96.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is tasked with calculating the total cost of a dinner, including an 18% tip. To determine the additional cost of the tip, we follow these steps:

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3. Calculate the tip amount by multiplying the cost of the meal by the percentage of the tip.
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6. Convert the tip percentage into decimal form by dividing it by 100.
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9. Add the tip amount to the original cost to find the total cost of the dinner.

For the given problem:

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• Cost of the meal = $72
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• Tip percentage = 18%
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• Tip as decimal = 0.18
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• Amount of tip = $72 * 0.18 = $12.96
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• Total cost of dinner = $72 + $12.96 = $84.96

Therefore, the total cost of the dinner, including the tip, is $84.96.