A party of 5 wants to tip 20% of their total $175 bill. If divided evenly, how much should each person tip?

Quick Answer: 7 dollars each

Comment

The key word is of. It means multiply. So the equation is set us as

20% of 175 =

20/100 * 175 =

0.2 * 175 = 35

So each of them will contribute 1/5 of that amount.

Tip

Tip = 1/5 * 35

Tip = 0.2 * 35

Tip = 7 dollars each.

20% of $175 is $35. Divided between 5 people (35/5=7) would be 7. So each person should tip $7.