Question

At the deli Jimmy bought $17 worth of food. The tax on the bill was 6% and he left an 18% tip on the pre-tax amount.

Which expression can be used to calculate the tip Jimmy left?
Responses
A .18(17).18(17)
B .18[17 +(.06)(17)].18[17 +(.06)(17)]
C .18 (17 + .06).18 (17 + .06)
D 18[17 + 6(17)]18[17 + 6(17)]
E .18(.06)

Answer 1

A .18(17)