Question

The Johnson's went to dinner at the local family restaurant. The family meal totaled $45.29. The family left the waitress a standard 15% tip for good service. How much was the tip? Round the answer to the nearest cent. $6.79 ***In the previous problem, if Mr. Johnson just had dollars and quarters to leave for a tip, how many dollars and how many quarters should he leave as a tip?

Answer 1

Given :

The Johnson's went to dinner at the local family restaurant. The family meal totaled $45.29. The family left the waitress a standard 15% tip for good service.

To Find :

How much was the tip?

If Mr. Johnson just had dollars and quarters to leave for a tip, how many dollars and how many quarters should he leave as a tip?

Solution :

Amount of tip, A = $(45.29×0.15)

A = $6.79.

Number of dollar required is 6.

Number of quarter required is 3.

Hence, this is the required solution.