Question

I need help immediately!! For large parties at a certain restaurant, a tip of 20% is automatically included on the bill. Select yes or no to show whether each of the following tip amounts are correct for a 20% gratuity on each subtotal. Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

yes no
subtotal: $224.60

tip: $46.42


subtotal: $173.51

tip: $34.70


subtotal: $124.29

tip: $24.86

Answer 1

20% is .20

multiply .20 to every subtotal to get the tip

$46.42? no its really 44.92

$34.70? yes

$24.86? yes

Answer 2

Calculate 20% tip for every subtotal and compare with given values

• 1) 224.60 × 20/100 = 44.92 ≠ 46.42, no
• 2) 173.51 × 20/100 = 34.70, yes
• 3) 124.29 × 20/100 = 24.86, yes