Kelsey works at a local restaurant as a waitress. During one night she had total receipts of $360. If her customers averaged a tip rate of 18%, how much did Kelsey make in tips that night?

Answer 1

To calculate the amount Kelsey made in tips, you need to find 18% of the total receipts of $360.

First, convert the percentage into a decimal: \[ 18% = \frac{18}{100} = 0.18 \]

Now, multiply the total receipts by the tip rate: \[ \text{Tips} = \text{Total Receipts} \times \text{Tip Rate} = 360 \times 0.18 \]

Calculating this: \[ 360 \times 0.18 = 64.8 \]

Thus, Kelsey made $64.80 in tips that night.