Question

Dinner costs $34.00 You also leave a 20% tip. How much did you pay

in total?
PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY

Answer 1

$40.80

Explanation:

First, convert the 20% to an actual number that can be used in a calculation. For percent, this is always done by simply dividing the percent, in this case, 20%, by 100%. So, the conversational term "20%" becomes 20% / 100% = 0.20 in terms of a real mathematical number.

Second, you need to find out what 20% of your $34.00 meal cost is. This is always done by multiplying 0.20 by $34.00, or 0.20 x $34.00=$6.80. So, the amount of tip you are going to leave is $6.80.

This makes the total cost of your meal (to write on your charge slip or other payment)

$34.00 + $6.80 = $40.80.

Answer 2

$40.80

Explanation:

If you pay for the original cost of the dinner AND leave a 20% tip then the total amount paid will be 120% of the original cost (100% + 20% = 120%).

Convert 120% into a decimal: 120% = 120/100 = 1.2

So 120% of $34.00 = 1.2 × 34 = $40.80