Question

Mark and his three friends ate out at Applebee’s. Their bill totaled $52. If they left the server a 20% tip, how much would each person pay if they split the bill evenly? *

Answer 1

Answer:

$15.71 each

Step-by-step explanation:

I just followed the answer sheet

Answer 2

Answer:

$13.05

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Mark and his 3 friends = 4 Total cost = $52, percent off: 20%

To find: How much each person would pay if they split the bill evenly.

Solution:

Firstly, since they left the server a 20% tip, multiply 20% by the total cost. Convert it to a fraction. Note: you're adding 20% to the total cost.

                                                    $\frac{20}{100}$ + $\frac{52}{1}$

                                                      = $_{52.2}$

Now, that is done, let's divide the newly found cost by the four friends.

                                                     $\sqrt[4]{52.2}$

                                                   = ${13.05}$

So, they would pay $13.05 evenly.