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the give mathematics were so pleased with their service, they decided to leave a 25% tip for their server. calculate the tip based on the pre-tax amount ($3.12)

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From the statement, we know that:

• the tip is 25% of the pre-tax amount,

,

• the pre-tax amount is $3.12.

So the amount of the tip is:


\text{ TIP }=25\%*\text{ pre-tax amount }=(25)/(100)*\text{ \$3.12}=\text{ \$0.78.}Answer

The tip was $0.78.

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