Question

3) Katie leaves a 25% tip ona restaurant bill of $82.OO Including the tip, what is the total amount of her bill?

Answer 1

It's easily done in one step. 125%*82=102.5 The answer is $102.5

Answer 2

82=100%
add 25%

100%+25%=125%

125% of 82

percent means parts out of 100
125%=125/100=1.25

'of' means multiply

125% of 82 means

1.25 times 82=102.5

total cost=$102.50