Question

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Explain how mental math can be used to estimate a 15% tip on a taxi ride that costs $23.25. Find the tip using that method.

Answer 1

3.75

Explanation:

the number you want to turn into apercentage over the total value so you end up with a fraction. Then, turn the fraction into a decimal by dividing the top number by the bottom number. Finally, multiply the decimal by 100 to find the percentage.