The bill for Dino's lunch was $19.45. He wanted to leave 20% of the total bill as a tip. How much should the tip be?

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Vazquez

22 October, 07:04

The bill for Dino's lunch was $19.45. He wanted to leave 20% of the total bill as a tip. How much should the tip be?

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Gillian Goodman · Answer 1

You could multiply 19.45 by 0.2 to solve for it, but if you're not using a calculator, then 19.45/5 would be much more convenient and easier.

0.2 is 1/5 in fraction form, which is why we can do that.

19.45/5 = 3.89

Dino should leave $3.89 as a tip.