Question

Tim left a $9 tip for a $50 restaurant bill. What percent tip did he leave?

Answer 1

Answer :18% because cross multiply 9/50=x/100. 9(100) =50x . 900=50x x=18

Answer 2

18%

Explanation:

9=(p)(50)

9=50p

Divide both sides by 50

9/50=0.18

Remember to move the decimal over

p=18%