Question

Estimate the amount of the tip by rounding the bill to the nearest dollar before calculating.

20% tip on a bill of $95.79


The amount of the tip is approximately $
.

Answer 1

Answer: $20

Explanation:

To calculate 20% tip on a bill of $95.79, divide 20 by 100, then multiply by $95.79

=20/100 x 95.79

=0.2 × 95.79

=$19.558

To the nearest dollar is $20, since 0.558 is greater than 0.5, we round up.