Set 5: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

Evelyn wants to leave a 15% tip on a $20 meal. What is the tip amount?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Meal cost: $20 Tip rate: 15% Tip: 15% ×$ 20 = $3 Therefore, the tip is$ 3.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 3

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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