A meal costs 60 dollars. If you add a 20% tip, what is the total?

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 20% of 60 = 12. Total = 60 + 12 = 72 dollars

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 20% of 60 = 12. Total = 60 + 12 = 72 dollars

Set 2: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A meal costs $60. If you add a 20% tip, what is the total?

✓ Correct

Choice B is the best answer. Tip = 20% of 60 = 12. Total = 60 + 12 = $72

Why others are wrong:

A: 82 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 77 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 62 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.