Let's solve this step by step.
We are given a table of 10 tables with the
bill before tip, and the
percentage tip left at each table. We need to calculate the
tip earned for each table, then sum them up to find Juwan’s total tip earnings for the night.
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Step 1: Understand how to calculate the tip
To find the tip amount:
>
Tip Earned = Bill Before Tip × (Tip % as a decimal)
For example, if the bill is $84.32 and the tip is 10%, then:
> $84.32 × 0.10 = $8.432 → rounded to
$8.43
We’ll do this for all 10 tables.
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Step 2: Calculate tip for each table
| Table | Bill Before Tip | % Tip | Tip Earned |
|-------|------------------|--------|------------|
| #1 | $84.32 | 10% | $84.32 × 0.10 =
$8.43 |
| #2 | $99.75 | 15% | $99.75 × 0.15 =
$14.96 |
| #3 | $63.60 | 20% | $63.60 × 0.20 =
$12.72 |
| #4 | $77.89 | 20% | $77.89 × 0.20 =
$15.58 |
| #5 | $109.72 | 20% | $109.72 × 0.20 =
$21.94 |
| #6 | $53.42 | 10% | $53.42 × 0.10 =
$5.34 |
| #7 | $87.91 | 15% | $87.91 × 0.15 =
$13.19 |
| #8 | $47.59 | 15% | $47.59 × 0.15 =
$7.14 |
| #9 | $118.64 | 15% | $118.64 × 0.15 =
$17.79 |
| #10 | $132.14 | 20% | $132.14 × 0.20 =
$26.43 |
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Step 3: Add up all the tips
Now, sum all the "Tip Earned" amounts:
$$
8.43 + 14.96 + 12.72 + 15.58 + 21.94 + 5.34 + 13.19 + 7.14 + 17.79 + 26.43
$$
Let’s add them step by step:
- 8.43 + 14.96 = 23.39
- 23.39 + 12.72 = 36.11
- 36.11 + 15.58 = 51.69
- 51.69 + 21.94 = 73.63
- 73.63 + 5.34 = 78.97
- 78.97 + 13.19 = 92.16
- 92.16 + 7.14 = 99.30
- 99.30 + 17.79 = 117.09
- 117.09 + 26.43 =
143.52
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✔ Final Answer:
Juwan earned a total of $143.52 in tips during his 4-hour shift.
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Thoughts about the tip income of a waiter/waitress?
Answer (example):
Waiters and waitresses often rely heavily on tips for their income. On a good night like this, earning over $140 in just 4 hours shows that tipping can be a significant part of their pay. However, tip income can vary widely depending on the day, customer generosity, and restaurant location. This highlights why many servers work multiple shifts or depend on consistent customer service to earn a living wage. It also shows how important tipping is in recognizing good service.
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✔ Final Boxed Answer:
Total Tips Earned: $143.52
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of calculating tip worksheet middle school.
