Question

Mike, Johnny, and Sam ate out one night. Mike’s total was $8.95, John’s total was $12.50, and Sam’s was $10.95. They left a 20% tip then split the bill equally. How much did each person spend?

Answer 1

Each person, Mike, Johnny, and Sam, would spend 12.96 when the total bill of 32.40 with an additional 20% tip is split equally among them.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate how much each person spent when Mike, Johnny, and Sam ate out and split the total bill equally after leaving a 20% tip, we first need to find the total amount spent by all three before the tip, and then calculate the tip amount and the final individual contributions.

Step-by-step Calculation:

1. First, add the individual totals to get the collective total before the tip: 8.95 (Mike) + 12.50 (Johnny) + 10.95 (Sam) = 32.40.
2. Next, figure out the total tip amount by calculating 20% of the collective total: 0.20 x 32.40 = 6.48.
3. Add the tip to the collective total to find the final amount due: 32.40 + 6.48 = 38.88.
4. Divide the final amount by the number of people to find out how much each person should pay: 38.88 / 3 = 12.96.

Thus, each person would spend 12.96 when the bill is split equally after including the 20% tip.