A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $58.60. They wish to leave a 16% gratuity. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?
A. $8.48
B. $6.40
C. $9.38
D. $7.00
In this problem, we need to find the amount of gratuity the couple will leave. The gratuity is 16% of the total bill. Before solving the problem, the following are terms and their meaning in percent problems:
- Is means equals
- Of means multiply
- What means unknown (variable)
If we let x be the amount of gratuity, then translating the given problem into a mathematical equation becomes:
So, the value of x=9.376 and to the nearest cent, x=9.38
There, a couple will leave a gratuity of $9.38.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: "Twelve less than thrice a number." Which of the following translates the phrase above into a mathematical expression?
A. 3x-12
B. 12-3x
C. 3-12x
D. 12x-3
Answer Explanation
We convert the given word problem into a mathematical expression.
Let the number be x.
Thrice a number = 3x
Twelve less than thrice a number = 3x-12
Thus, the required mathematical expression is 3x-12
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Q #2: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 45 kg? (2.2 lb =1 kg)
A. 120 lb
B. 89 lb
C. 99 lb
D. 90 lb
Answer Explanation
We asked to convert kg to pounds. There are two ways of converting between kg and pounds
And
Since we are to find pounds, we use the second option for kg to cancel
The pound equivalent of 45 kg is 99 lb.
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Q #3: 3(x-2)=12 Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is the correct answer?
A. 6
B. -2
C. -4
D. 2
Answer Explanation
: In order to solve for the value of x, we use the order of operations as follows:
The first step is to divide both sides by 3
Add 2 to both sides to eliminate it from the left-hand side of the equation
x-2+2=4+2
x = 6
Thus, the value of x is 6.
