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Jon had dinner at Red Robin. His total bill came out to be $17.65. If he wants to leave an 18% tip, how much tip should he leave? the answers are 3.18, 0.98, 317.70, 4.12Which is the answer?

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Bill : $17.65

Tip percentage : 18%

To calculate the tip amount, multiply the Dinner cost (17.65) by the tip percentage in decimal form ( divided by 100 )

17.65 x (18/100) = 17.65 x 0.18 = $3.18

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