Question

A waiter receives tips from each customer. On average, the tip is 15% of the customer’s bill. At this rate, which of the following is closest to the tip the waiter can expect when a customer has a bill that is $78.20?

A) $8.00

B) $10.00

C) $12.00

D) $14.00


(Pls add in the step-by-step explanation)

Answer 1

C) $12.00

Explanation:

Take the price of the bill

78.20

Find 10 %

78.20 * .1

7.82

Take half ( which is 5%)

3.91

Add the two amounts together

7.82+3.91

11.73

Rounding to the nearest dollar

12.00

OR

Round the bill to 80.00

Take 15%

80 * .15

12.00