Question

Billy pays $46 for a meal at restaurant the ratio of the cost of the meal to the amount of tip given is 20 : 3. Find the amount of the tip he gives.

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Answer 1

The amount of tip is $6

Explanation:

• Step 1: Given total bill amount = $46. Ratio of cost of meal to tip = 20:3

So let cost of meal be 20 x and the tip be 3 x.

⇒ 3x + 20x = 46

⇒ 23x = 46

⇒ x = 2

• Step 2: Calculate the tip.

⇒ 3x = 3 × 2 = $6