Mark and his three friends ate lunch at Hushpuppies. Their bill totaled $52.35. If they left the server a 20% tip, how much would each person pay if they split the bill evenly?

Question

percent word problems (tax tip discount)

Answer 1

Calculate total bill they have to pay. That is $52.35 plus the tip. Tip is 20% of $52.35 which is 20% •$52.35= 20/100•($52.35)=2/10•($52.35)=$104.7/10=$10.47.

Calculate total bill which is $52.35+$10.47=$62.82

Split the bill by four friends $62.82/4=$15.70

So they each has to pay $15.70