Question

John Henry took his sons to lunch and the total amount of the check was $42.80. He wants to leave a 20% tip. What will be the total amount he will spend? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$42.80    check

   x.20     tip

 $8.56

Then add the the total check $42.80 +$8.56 = $51.36 John will spend

Step-by-step explanation:

to find the tip multiply the total by the tip

if 10%  x it by .10

if 16%  x it by .16

if 25 % x it by.25 and so on then add that to the total of the bill

Answer 2

Answer:

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide to turn the percentage into decimal form.

$\frac{20}{100} =.20$

Multiply the percentage by the amount.

$42.80*.20=8.56$

Add them together.

$42.80+8.56=51.36$

Answer: $51.36$

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