A meal costs 70 dollars. If you add a 10% tip, what is the total?

**Choice A is the best answer.** Tip = 10% of 70 = 7. Total = 70 + 7 = 77 dollars

**Choice A is the best answer.** Tip = 10% of 70 = 7. Total = 70 + 7 = 77 dollars

Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A meal costs $70. If you add a 10% tip, what is the total?

✓ Correct

154

Choice A is the best answer. Tip = 10% of 70 = 7. Total = 70 + 7 = $77

Why others are wrong:

B: 154 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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

D: 72 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.