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7th grade

Course: 7th grade > Unit 2

Lesson 3: Percent word problems
Math
7th grade
Rates and percentages
Percent word problems
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Tax and tip word problems

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Problem

Aubrey's dinner cost $85. She tips the waitstaff 30% for excellent service.
How much does Aubrey tip the waitstaff?
$
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
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