{"id":136990,"date":"2024-09-11T20:07:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136990"},"modified":"2024-09-11T20:07:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:07:40","slug":"a-couple-dining-at-a-restaurant-receives-a-bill-for-28-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/a-couple-dining-at-a-restaurant-receives-a-bill-for-28-40\/","title":{"rendered":"A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40. They wish to leave a 10% tip. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>$4.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>$6.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>$2.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>$3.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>D. $3.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate a 10% tip on a bill of $28.40, you can multiply the total amount by 0.10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<br>28.40 \\times 0.10 = 2.84<br>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the exact gratuity is <strong>$2.84<\/strong>. However, since the question asks for the <strong>estimated<\/strong> gratuity, we round the amount. $2.84 rounds up to <strong>$3.00<\/strong>, making <strong>D<\/strong> the closest estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why $3.00 is correct:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gratuities or tips are often estimated and rounded for convenience. Since $2.84 is very close to $3.00, it&#8217;s common practice to round up when leaving tips, especially when dealing with small amounts of money. The option <strong>C<\/strong> ($2.50) is not close enough, and options <strong>A<\/strong> ($4.00) and <strong>B<\/strong> ($6.00) are far too high for a 10% tip on $28.40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Percentages in Tipping:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tip of 10% is typically considered a lower-end tip in the service industry, while 15%-20% is more common. In this case, multiplying the total bill by 0.10 (10%) is a quick and easy way to calculate the tip amount. If the couple wanted to leave a higher percentage tip (like 15% or 20%), they would multiply $28.40 by 0.15 or 0.20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rounding Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In real-world scenarios, many people round tips to the nearest whole number to simplify the transaction. Tipping is both a customary gesture of appreciation for service and a way to acknowledge good service, with some variation based on local customs or individual preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the estimated gratuity of <strong>$3.00<\/strong> is correct and practical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40. They wish to leave a 10% tip. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity? A.$4.00 B.$6.00 C.$2.50 D.$3.00 The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. $3.00. 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