SOLUTION: Tim went out to dinner with his friends and their bill was $68. If Tim left $80, what percent did her tip?

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Question 814347: Tim went out to dinner with his friends and their bill was $68. If Tim left $80, what percent did her tip?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
bill was $68, left $80
$80 - $68 = $12 tip
12/68 = .1765 0r 18% tip (20% would have been $13.60)