Question

Alison and her family went out to dinner to celebrate the end of the summer. Alison agreed to pay the tip from the money she earned from her summer job. The total cost of the meal was $50.00. Alison left $9.00 for the tip. What percent tip did Alison leave?

Answer 1

you work out what percentage 9 is out of 50 to do this you work out the equation 9 divided by 50= 0.18 then multiply this by 100 to find the percentage 0.18 x 100= 18%

Explanation:

Answer 2

first you work out what percentage 9 is out of 50 to do this you work out the equation 9 divided by 50= 0.18 then multiply this by 100 to find the percentage 0.18 x 100= 18%