A meal costs 40 dollars. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 40 = 6. Total = 40 + 6 = 46 dollars

**Choice B is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 40 = 6. Total = 40 + 6 = 46 dollars

Set 2: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A meal costs $40. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

✓ Correct

Choice B is the best answer. Tip = 15% of 40 = 6. Total = 40 + 6 = $46

Why others are wrong:

A: 51 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 92 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 41 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.