Question

aubreys dinner cost $85. she tips the waitstaff 30% for excellent service. how much does aubrey tip the waitstaff?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

To find \(30\%\) of \(85\), first convert \(30\%\) to a decimal. \(30\%=\frac{30}{100} = 0.3\)

Step2: Calculate the tip amount

Multiply the cost of the dinner by the decimal - form of the tip percentage. The formula is \(Tip\ amount=Cost\times Tip\ percentage\). So, \(85\times0.3\)

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Answer:

\(25.5\)