John and his family went out to eat at their favorite restaurant. The bill for the food was $65.00 and they left 20% tip for the server. What was the total cost of their meal including tip

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Aedan Massey

Mathematics

14 May, 08:18

John and his family went out to eat at their favorite restaurant. The bill for the food was $65.00 and they left 20% tip for the server. What was the total cost of their meal including tip

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Spunky · Answer 1

Method 1

65 + 20% tip = Total cost

so we need 20% of 65

0.2 times 65 = 13

65 + 13 = $78 total cost

Method 2

65 is 100%

meal cost 120% (with 20% tip)

65 Times 1.2 = 78