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OpenStudy (xxanntdmxx):

Mrs. Benton treats herself to a day at Nail Spa. The services she receives are a manicure for $25 and a pedicure for $30. She also asks for a special nail polish that costs $5.00 extra. She decides to leave a 30% tip. Which expression can be used to calculate the tip? A) .30(60) B) .30(5) C) .30(35) D) 30(60)

OpenStudy (z4k4r1y4):

percentage is a fraction of 100

OpenStudy (z4k4r1y4):

for example 25% = 25/100

OpenStudy (z4k4r1y4):

then if you want to find the percentage of a quantity you multiply the fraction by the said quantity.

OpenStudy (z4k4r1y4):

so 25% of 70 would be (25/100)*70

OpenStudy (xxanntdmxx):

okay, so its A.

OpenStudy (z4k4r1y4):

yh

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