Question

Thom’s restaurant bill is $45, and he leaves a 20 percent tip. What is the total cost for Thom’s meal?

Answer 1

$54 because you want to do 45 • 1.20

Answer 2

Total cost for Thom’s meal is $54

Explanation:

We have been given that

Thom's restaurant bill = $45

He leaves 20% tip. Therefore, the amount of tip is given by

20 % of 45

= 45 × 0.20

= $9

Thus, he leaves $9 for tip.

Hence, the total cost of Thom's meal is

Restaurant bill + tip

= 45 + 9

=$54

Therefore, total cost for Thom’s meal is $54