Question

Steven is a waiter. He earns $3.45 an hour plus 20% tips. One day he worked 7 hours and served meals costing $497 what were his earring? Round you answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

To find the amount he earned in 7 hours without tips, multiply 7 by $3.45 which equals $24.15

Since he’s tipped 20% for meals, you multiply .2 (20% and a decimal) by $497 which equals $99.40

Now add the sums together and you get your answer, which is $123.55