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PLEASE HELPPP!!!!

Solve the problem using a proportion. Make sure to write your proportion and answer for full credit. Show your work.
Ms. G. went to her hair stylist and her services cost a total of $125. Ms. G. wants to tip her hair stylist 19% of her total services cost. What amount should
Ms. G. tip her hair stylist? Thank you so much

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Answer: $23.75

Explanation:

The total services was $125. To calculate a tip, you want to use this formula:

Total x tip percentage = tip amount.

This translates to 125 x .19 = tip amount which is $23.75

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