A meal costs 30 dollars. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 30 = 4.5. Total = 30 + 4.5 = 34.5 dollars

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 30 = 4.5. Total = 30 + 4.5 = 34.5 dollars

Set 1: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A meal costs $30. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

34.5

✓ Correct

39.5

24.5

Choice B is the best answer. Tip = 15% of 30 = 4.5. Total = 30 + 4.5 = $34.5

Why others are wrong:

A: 69 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 39.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 24.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.