Question

Dan ate at Applebee's and his check was 25.75. He wanted to leave a 20% tip. What was the total amount he paid for dinner?

Answer 1

Answer: $30.90

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply 25.75 by .20 which gets you $5.15 which you add to $25.75 to get $30.90

Answer 2

Answer: $30.90

Step-by-step explanation:

1st way:

20% of $25.75 = $5.15

Add $25.75 and $5.15 together = $30.90

2nd way:

100% + 20% = 120%

120% of $25.75 = $30.90