A meal costs 50 dollars. If you add a 20% tip, what is the total?

**Choice A is the best answer.** Tip = 20% of 50 = 10. Total = 50 + 10 = 60 dollars

**Choice A is the best answer.** Tip = 20% of 50 = 10. Total = 50 + 10 = 60 dollars

Set 2: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A meal costs $50. If you add a 20% tip, what is the total?

✓ Correct

Choice A is the best answer. Tip = 20% of 50 = 10. Total = 50 + 10 = $60

Why others are wrong:

B: 50 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 70 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 55 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.