Question

A group of friends had dinner at a restaurant. The total bill for the dinner was $41 and they left a 15% tip. What was the total amount that they paid?

Answer 1

Answer: $47.15

Explanation:

`41 (1+.15)\\41 (1.15)\\= 47.15`

or you could do it in pieces

`41(.15)= 6.15\\41+6.15= 47.15`

Answer 2

$47.15

Explanation:

41x15%=6.15

6.15+41=47.15