Rae ordered a tossed salad ($2.75), spaghetti and meatballs
($4.50), and a soft drink ($1.25). Esimtate the cost of her meal if
she leaves a 15% tip.
a. $7
b. $11
c. $10
d. $13
First, we need to calculate the total cost of Rae's meal before the tip:
Tossed salad + spaghetti and meatballs + soft drink = $2.75 + $4.50 + $1.25 = $8.50
To calculate the tip, we multiply the total cost by 15% (or 0.15):
$8.50 x 0.15 = $1.28
Add the tip to the total cost:
$8.50 + $1.28 = $9.78
Therefore, the estimated cost of Rae's meal with a 15% tip is $9.78, which is closest to option C: $10.