Question

estimate the answer.
a 20% tip on a meal that costs $28.74.

choose the correct estimate below.

a. $58.00
b. $0.58
c. $5.80
d. $8.70

Explanation:

Step1: Round meal cost to $29

$\$28.74 \approx \$29$

Step2: Calculate 20% of rounded cost

$20\% = 0.2$, so $0.2 \times 29 = 5.8$

Step3: Match to closest option

The result $\$5.80$ matches option C.

Answer:

C. $5.80