Question

Yuko added a 15 percent tip when she paid her cab driver. If the fare was $25.50, what was the total amount she paid?

Answer 1

25.50 + 0.15(25.50) = 25.50 + 3.825 = 29.325 rounds to 29.33 <==

Answer 2

The total amount paid by Yuko can be calculated by using the data given above. From the statement, she added 15% or .15 of the actual fare. So, you just multiply the percent into the actual fare and add the actual fare.

Total amount paid = ($25.50 x .15) + $25.50 = $29.33