Question

Joseph's lunch at a restaurant costs $13.00, without tax. He leaves the waiter a tip of 17%

of the cost of the lunch, without tax. What is the total cost of the lunch, including the tip,
without tax?
A
$2.21
$10.79
C
$13.17
D
$15.21

Answer 1

change 17% to a decimal
0.17 x 13= 2.21
add 2.21 to 13 , which is 15.21