Tristan was out at a restaurant for dinner when the bill came. His dinner came to $22. He wanted to leave a 16% tip. How much was his meal plus the tip, before tax, in dollars and cents?

Answer 1

To calculate the tip amount, multiply the cost of the meal by 16%:

Tip = $22 * 0.16
Tip = $3.52

Add the tip to the cost of the meal to find the total amount Tristan paid:

Total cost = $22 + $3.52
Total cost = $25.52

Therefore, Tristan's meal plus the tip, before tax, was $25.52.