The Bishop family celebrated a birthday by dining out at a local restaurant. Their bill was $97.45. Mr. Bishop would like to leave a 18 percent tip at the table for the server. What is the total amount that the family will pay for the dinner? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.
Answer
A
$17.54
B
$19.49
C
$114.99
D
$116.94
Explanation
First find the tip: $97.45 × 0.18 = $17.541, which rounds to $17.54. Add the tip to the bill: $97.45 + $17.54 = $114.99. The total is $114.99, choice C.
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