Question

Members of a book club go out to lunch and decide to split the bill. Their bill is $27.00, plus they want to leave a 15% tip. The final amount will be split 3 ways.

What is the amount each person will pay?


$9.46

$10.08

$10.35

$11.75

Answer 1

$27.00x.15=4.05

27.00+4.05=$31.05

$31.05/3= 10.35

Each person will pay $10.35

Answer 2

$27.00x.15=4.05
27.00+4.05=$31.05
$31.05/3= 10.35
Each person will pay $10.35