EasyMath· Problem-Solving and Data Analysis· Percentages· MCQ
Rita’s total bill at a restaurant was $25.00, including tax. If she left a tip of 20% of the total bill, what was the amount of the tip?
A
$3.50
B
$4.00
C
$4.50
D
$5.00
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The total bill was $25.00. The percentage 20% is equivalent to the decimal 0.2. The tip is the product of the percentage and the total bill; therefore, , so the tip was $5.00.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect and may be the result of incorrectly converting the given percentage or a calculation error.
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