Fabian was out at a restaurant for dinner when the bill came. His dinner came to $35. He wanted to leave a 15% tip. How much was his meal plus the tip, before tax, in dollars and cents?

Answer 1

First, calculate the tip amount by multiplying the meal cost by 15%:

$35 x 0.15 = $5.25

Add the tip to the cost of the meal:

$35 + $5.25 = $40.25

Fabian's meal plus the 15% tip before tax was $40.25.