Question

sandra decided to leave a 10% tip at a deli. she paid $14.95 for her meal. how much was the tip (rounded to the nearest penny)?

Answer 1

Answer: $1.50

Explanation:

The 10% tip will be 10% of the total meal cost. Of means multiplication so we can set up an equation, keeping in mind that a percent divided by 100 becomes a decimal.

10% * $14.95 = 0.1 * $14.95 = $1.495 ≈ $1.50