What is the total cost of a $44.55 meal at a restaurant after including a 17% tip? SHOW WORK!

a. $27.55 c. $2.62

b. $7.57 d. $52.12

The correct answer is d. $52.12

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find this, we need to multiply the cost of the meal by the percentage of the tip.

$44.55 * 17% = $7.57

Now we add the meal cost and the tip amount together.

$44.55 + $7.57 = $52.12

You can solve this in 2 easy steps: 1, multiply 44.55 by. 17 (44.55 *.17 = 7.57) then adding the number you get to 44.55 (44.55 + 7.57 = 52.12). Your answer is D.