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Ruth went out to eat with friends. She brought a $50 bill. She bought an appetizer for $8.50, an entree for $13.99, and desert for $6.50. She wants to leave a 20% tip for the good service she received. How much is the tip she will leave? Do not round your answer, but keep in mind that the smallest unit in our financial system is a penny which stops in the hundredths place. *

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Answer:

$16.81

Explanation:

$50.00 -$8.50 - $13.99 - $6.50 = $21.01

$21.01 * 0.20 = $4.20

$21.01 - $4.20 = $16.81

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