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Estimate the amount of the tip by rounding the bill to the nearest dollar before calculating.

20% tip on a bill of $28.58



The amount of the tip is approximately $(        ).

解答は ↓

Round $28.58 to the nearest dollar.

$28.58 $29



Find 10% of $29.

1/10 × $29=$2.90



Now double that result. That will give you 20% of $29.

2 × $2.90 = $5.80



20% tip on a bill of $28.58 is approximately $5.80.

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 20% of $28.58 ≈ 20% of $29 = $5.80

Exact answer: 20% of $28.58 = $5.716 $5.72