Question

Estimate a 15% tip on a taxi ride that cost $23.25

Answer 1

So basically, we are looking for the amount of tip that the rider gave the driver if the driver paid a total of 23.25 dollars. So in order to get the tip, we just have to multiply the total cost of the taxi, which is 23.25, to the percentage of the tip which is 15%. So in order to get the final answer, we have to express the formula as this. 23.25 x 0.15. So if we would solve this equation, we will get an answer of 3.4875. So the tip that was given was 3.4875

Answer 2

To calculate the tip, you can multiply 15% or 0.15 to $23.25

$0.15 \times 23.25\\\\= 3.4875\approx \boxed{\bf{3.49}}$

You would have to pay the taxi cab driver $3.49 which would be a 15% tip for a trip that cost $23.25.