Question

Franklin left a $5 tip for his waitress after treating his friend to dinner. If the food bill was $31.25, what was Franklin's tip as a percent?

5%

15%

16%

19%

Answer 1

We just ask ourselves what percent of $31.25 is $5?

We do this by saying: x($31.25) = $5

If we divide by $21.50 on both sides we get x = 5/31.25

This gives us 0.16, which in percent is 16%

Answer 2

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