Calculating Tip Practice

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, usually in restaurants, as a way to show appreciation.

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the tip percentage (as a decimal). For example, for a $20 bill with a 15% tip, calculate 20 x 0.15 = $3.

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What is the total bill if the bill is $30 and the tip is 15%?

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$34.50 (Total Bill = Bill + Tip; Tip = $30 x 0.15 = $4.50; Total = $30 + $4.50).

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If a meal costs $20 and the tip is 20%, how much is the tip?

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$4.00 (Tip = $20 x 0.20 = $4).

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What is the formula to find the total bill including tip?

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Total Bill = Original Bill + (Original Bill x Tip Percentage).

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If the bill is $75.45 and the tip is 18%, how much is the tip?

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$13.58 (Tip = $75.45 x 0.18 = $13.58).

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What is 15% of $20?

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$3.00 (15% of $20 = 20 x 0.15 = $3).

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If you leave a 20% tip on an $8.50 bill, how much is the tip?

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$1.70 (Tip = $8.50 x 0.20 = $1.70).

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What does it mean to leave a tip?

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Leaving a tip means giving extra money to service workers as a reward for good service.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal for tip calculation?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 15% becomes 0.15.