Question

Gabriela has dinner at a cafe and the cost of her meal is \$45.00$45.00dollar sign, 45, point, 00. Because of the service, she wants to leave a 15\%15%15, percent tip.What is her total bill including tip?

Answer 1

$51.75

Explanation:

The meal cost $45. $45 is 100% of the cost. She wants to leave a 15% tip, so add 15% to 100%.

15% + 100% = 115%

She will pay 115% of $45.

115% of $45 = 1.15 * $45 = $51.75