Question

ms smith paid 125 to have her hair colored and cut. If she tips her hairdresser 15% of her bill, how much was the tip

Answer 1

The tip was $125 * 0.15, or $18.75.

Answer 2

Multiply the price by the tip as a decimal 125*.15=18.75. Then add the tip to the original price 125+18.75=143.75.