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The Kerwoods went out to eat at their favorite resturant. If there bill was $58.60 and they gave their server $8.79 for a tip, what percent gratuity did they leave the server?

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Answer: 15%

Explanation:

They gave their server $8.79 and their total bill was $58.60.

The question wants to know how much percentage of the total bill the tip they gave is:

= Tip / Total bill * 100%

= 8.79 / 58.60 * 100%

= 15%

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