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Suppose you want to determine the recommended 15% tip on a restaurant bill of $45.00. You can use the proportion to determine the amount of the tip based on the restaurant total.

Use a proportion to determine the amount of a tip based on the restaurant total.

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You multiply $ 45 by a 15% tip. When you convert % to a decimal number, the account is 45 x 0.15 = 6,75

When you add $ 6.75 to the $ 45 bill in total you have to pay 6.75 + 45 = 51.75
Answer: $51.75
User Juninho Cruz
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Answer:

tip: 6.75

total with tip: 51.75

Explanation:

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