If Tim had lunch at $50.50 and he gave 40% tip, how much did he spend?
If Tim had lunch at $50.50 and he gave 40% tip, how much did he spend?
Answer/Solution
B)$70.70
Steps/Work
The tip is 40% of what he paid for lunch.
tip = 40% of 50.50 = (40/100)*50.50 = $20.20
Total spent
50.50 + 20.20 = $70.70
correct answer is B)$70.70
tip = 40% of 50.50 = (40/100)*50.50 = $20.20
Total spent
50.50 + 20.20 = $70.70
correct answer is B)$70.70