Question

Chris went out for dinner with his friends. At the end of the meal, he decides to leave a 20% tip with the check. The check amounts to $120. What is the total amount (in $) paid by Chris?

• A. $24$
• B. $140$
• C. $144$
• D. $145$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $144$

Step 1: Find 20% of 120
$\Rightarrow 20$% $=\frac{20}{100}$
$=\frac{1}{5}$
So, $20$% of $120=\frac{1}{5}\times 120$
$=\frac{120}{5}$
$=24$
$\Rightarrow$ Tip $=$$$24$

Step 2: Add the tip $24 to $120 to get the total amount paid.
So, total amount paid $=24+120$
$=$$$144$