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Katherine ate lunch at a restaurant. The bill was $125. If she left a tip of 12%, how much was the tip in dollars?

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The tip would be $15. This is because $125 by 1+tip percent, so in this case $125x1.12 which gives you 140, subtract the original amount and you have your tip! :))
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