A waiter receives tips from each customer. On average, the tip is 15% of the customer’s bill. At this rate, which of the following is closest to the tip the waiter can expect when a customer has a bill that is $78.20?
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Choices A, B, and D are incorrect and may be the result of errors when calculating 15% of the total $78.20.
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