At the deli Jimmy bought $17 worth of food. The tax on the bill was 6% and he left an 18% tip on the pre-tax amount.
Which expression can be used to calculate the tip Jimmy left?
Responses
A .18(17).18(17)
B .18[17 +(.06)(17)].18[17 +(.06)(17)]
C .18 (17 + .06).18 (17 + .06)
D 18[17 + 6(17)]18[17 + 6(17)]
E .18(.06)
A .18(17)
The correct expression to calculate the tip Jimmy left is B. .18[17 + (.06)(17)].
To calculate the tip Jimmy left, you need to multiply the pre-tax amount by the tip percentage, which is 18%.
The pre-tax amount is $17.
To calculate the tip, you can use the expression:
.18(17)
So, the correct expression to calculate the tip Jimmy left is A. .18(17).