Meal=$40 find the total cost

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to leave a 15% tip on a meal that cost $48.

First, convert the 15% to an actual number that can be used in a calculation. For percents, this is always done by simply dividing the percent (in this case 15%) by 100%. So, the conversational term "15%" becomes 15% / 100% = 0.15 in terms of a real mathematical number.

Second, you need to find out what 15% of your $48 meal cost is. This is always done by multiplying 0.15 by $48.00, or

0.15 x $48.00=$7.20.

So, the amount of tip you are going to leave is $7.20.

This makes the total cost of your meal (to write on your charge slip or other payment)

$48.00 + $7.20 = $55.20.

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