First, convert the 12% to an actual number that can be used in a calculation. For percents,this is always done by simply dividing the percent (in this case 12%) by 100%.So, the conversational term "12%" becomes 12% / 100% = 0.12 in terms of a real mathematical number.
Second, you need to find out what 12% of your $116.29 meal cost is.This is always done by multiplying 0.12 by $116.29, or
