Question

Nancy is very happy with the service at the hotel she is staying in. She wants to tip the room service waiter 15 percent of the food bill, which is $120.75. How much should she tip?
$12
$18
$24

Answer 1

120.75 multiply by .15 = 18.1125  You tip her 18 dollars.

Answer 2

Easy way to find this out!

This is how I would do it:

1. Turn 15% into a decimal -->  0.15

2. Multiply 0.15 and 120.75 --> 18.11

3. Get your answer! $18