Question

Sam received a 15 percent tip for delivering pizzas. If the cost of the pizzas was $247.62, what was the total amount he collected from the customer?

Answer 1

The tip was 15% of the cost, so the tip amount was 15% of $247.62.
The total amount collected is the cost of the pizzas plus the tip amount.
First calculate 15% of $247.62.
Then add that amount to $247.62.

Answer 2

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