A meal costs 50 dollars. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

**Choice C is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 50 = 7.5. Total = 50 + 7.5 = 57.5 dollars

**Choice C is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 50 = 7.5. Total = 50 + 7.5 = 57.5 dollars

Set 1: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A meal costs $50. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

115

52.5

57.5

✓ Correct

67.5

Choice C is the best answer. Tip = 15% of 50 = 7.5. Total = 50 + 7.5 = $57.5

Why others are wrong:

A: 115 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

B: 52.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 67.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.