Question

Logan and his friend went out to dinner and spent $18.50.They left a tip of $2.59.

What percent tip did they leave?

Answer 1

To find this out, use a percent proportion, use cross products, and solve the equation.


`(2.59)/(18.50)= (p)/(100) \\ 18.50p=259 \\ (18.50p)/(18.50)= (259)/(18.50) \\ p=14`

So, the percent tip is 14%.