Tax, Tip, Discount

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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, typically in the hospitality industry, as a way to show appreciation.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 32% becomes 0.32.

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What is the formula to calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a $65 bill with a 15% tip: $65 x 0.15 = $9.75.

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How do you calculate the total bill including tip?

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To calculate the total bill including tip, add the tip amount to the original bill. For example, if the bill is $65 and the tip is $9.75, the total is $65 + $9.75 = $74.75.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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How do you calculate the amount saved from a discount?

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To calculate the amount saved from a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (in decimal form). For example, for a $17 item with a 10% discount: $17 x 0.10 = $1.70.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.98 becomes 98%.

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What is the total cost of a meal including an 18% tip on a $75.45 dinner?

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The total cost is $75.45 + ($75.45 x 0.18) = $75.45 + $13.58 = $89.03.

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If a restaurant bill is $50 and you want to leave a 20% tip, how much is the tip?

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The tip would be $50 x 0.20 = $10.

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What is the total cost of a $50 meal with a 20% tip?

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The total cost is $50 + $10 = $60.