Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

Scarlett wants to leave a 10% tip on a $58 meal. What is the tip amount?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Meal cost: $58 Tip rate: 10% Tip: 10% ×$ 58 = $6 Therefore, the tip is$ 6.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 6

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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