Question

Estimate a 15% tip on a dinner bill of $51.76 by first rounding the bill amount to the nearest ten dollars.

Answer 1

Answer:

the tip is $7 .50

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the tip multiply the rounded number times the decimal version of the percent.

.15 x 50

Answer 2

Answer:

$57.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Round the amount to the near ten dollars   ( $50.00  $51.76  $60.00)  

The amount is $50.00

Total Bill = Cost + Tip

Total Bill = $50.00 + $50.00(.15)

 Total Bill = $50.00 + 7.50

  Total Bill = $57.50