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?

Quiz

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