Question

Nikki and four friends had lunch at their favorite restaurant. The total bill was $29.00, and they wanted to leave a 15% tip. Which amount of money is closest to the 15% tip? A $3.00 B $3.50C $4.00D $4.50

Answer 1

Total bill = $29

Tip left = 15%

The valu of the tip = 15% of $29

`\begin{gathered} (15)/(100)\text{ x 29} \\ \\ =\text{ \$4.35} \end{gathered}`

The value of the tip = $4.35

Let us consider the options given

$4.35 - $3 = $1.35

$4.35 - $3.5 = $0.85

$4.35 - $4 = $0.35

$4.5 - $4.35 = $0.15

Looking t the deviation from the real value of the tip ($4.35), the least deviation is $0.15. Hence, we can conclude that $4.5 is the closest to the tip.

The answer is option D ($4.50)