Question

breakfast at the local cafe costs harry $38.70 without taxes. He wants to leave a 15 percent tip. how much should he tip?

Answer 1

I'm not sure if you have to consider taxes, lets not.
if you want to know x% of some number you multiply it with x/100
15% of 38.70 = 0.15 * 38.70 =

Answer 2

im sorry but im still not understanding

Answer 3

Well 15 percent means 15 hundredths.
15 hundredths * $38.70 = $5.8, the tip.