Nancy is very happy with the service at the hotel she is staying in. She wants to tip the room service waiter 15 percent of the food bill, which is $120.75. How much should she tip?

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wolfe8 · Answer

Alright so like I said, a percentage is a fraction of a number where the denominator is 100. And the word "of" translated into mathematical language means times. 

So here your question says: 15% of food bill

So what would you do?

anonymous · Answer

.15 times $120.75?

wolfe8 · Answer

Correct.

anonymous · Answer

THANK YOU! i understand how to solve those problems now! :)

wolfe8 · Answer

Great! That is the best thing that can happen. Glad I could help. You're very welcome.