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Tim left a $9 tip for a $50 restaurant bill. What percent tip did he leave?

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Answer :18% because cross multiply 9/50=x/100. 9(100) =50x . 900=50x x=18
User Manohar
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Answer:

18%

Explanation:

9=(p)(50)

9=50p

Divide both sides by 50

9/50=0.18

Remember to move the decimal over

p=18%

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