Question

Jerry left a ​$5.40 tip on a meal that cost ​$30 . what percent of the​ meal's cost was the​ tip? what was the total cost of the meal including the​ tip?

Answer 1

Percent of the meal's cost

`(5.40)/(30)` = 0.18
0.18*100 = 18%

Total cost
5.40 + 30 = $35.40