Charissa is eating out with friends, and it is her turn to pay the gratuity. The bill for the food is 26 point 5 0 dollars If she plans to tip at 20 percent , what should she pay if she doesn’t want to leave pennies on the table?
Answer
A
5 point 3 0 dollars
B
2 point 6 5 dollars
C
0 point 5 5 dollars
D
1 point 3 0 dollars
Explanation
A 20% tip is 0.20 × $26.50 = $5.30. That amount already ends in 0 cents, so she can leave $5.30 without leaving pennies. The correct choice is $5.30.
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