Question

Solve each word problem. Show your work. 1) The bill at a restaurant for you and your family came to $40. You want to leave a 15% tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Step 1: Convert the percent to a decimal. Step 2: Find the amount of tip in dollar. Tip = Bill total ~ percent Step 3: Total cost = Bill total + tip ​

Answer 1

$46 total cost

Explanation:

$40 • 15% (.15) = $6 tip

$40 + $6 = $46

Total cost= $46