A meal costs 60 dollars. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

**Choice C is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 60 = 9. Total = 60 + 9 = 69 dollars

**Choice C is the best answer.** Tip = 15% of 60 = 9. Total = 60 + 9 = 69 dollars

Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A meal costs $60. If you add a 15% tip, what is the total?

138

✓ Correct

Choice C is the best answer. Tip = 15% of 60 = 9. Total = 60 + 9 = $69

Why others are wrong:

A: 59 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

B: 138 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 74 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.