Question

The bill is $42.00. The family leaves a tip and spends $49.77. How much was the tip in dollars.

Answer 1

To calculate the tip amount, multiply the cost of the meal by the tip rate. In this case, the tip amount was $12.96.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total cost of the dinner, first, we need to find the amount of the tip. The cost of the meal was $72, and the restaurant added an 18% tip. To calculate the tip, convert 18% to a decimal by dividing it by 100: 18/100 = 0.18. Then, multiply the cost of the meal by the tip rate: $72 * 0.18 = $12.96. So, the tip amount was $12.96.

Answer 2

$7.77

Step-by-step explanation:

You subtract the bill ($42.00) from the total amount spent ($49.77) and the difference left is the tip in dollars.