Question

estimate the amount of the tip by rounding the bill to the nearest ten dollars before calculating. 20% tip on a bill of $281.20 the amount of the tip is approximately $\boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Round the bill

The bill is $281.20. To round to the nearest ten, look at the ones digit (1). Since 1 < 5, we round down. So $281.20 rounds to $280.

Step2: Calculate 20% of rounded bill

20% as a decimal is 0.20. Multiply 0.20 by $280: \(0.20 \times 280 = 56\).

Answer:

56