During summer break Susan was a waitress at one of the restaurants in AC. At one table,

Susan got a $7 tip. If the table’s total bill (after tip) came to $54.99 what was her percentage

tip? Did she get well tipped?

To calculate the percentage tip Susan received, we use the following formula:

\[
\text{Tip percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Tip amount}}{\text{Total bill before tip}} \right) \times 100
\]

1. Let’s first determine the bill amount before the tip. Since the total bill after the tip is $54.99, and Susan received a $7 tip, we subtract the tip from the total bill:

\[
\text{Bill before tip} = 54.99 - 7 = 47.99
\]

2. Now, we calculate the tip percentage:

\[
\text{Tip percentage} = \left( \frac{7}{47.99} \right) \times 100 = 14.59\%
\]

So, Susan received approximately a **14.59% tip**.

### Did she get well tipped?
A tip of 15% is generally considered average in the U.S., so her tip of 14.59% is close to this benchmark. It's not significantly high, but it's quite standard.

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### Related Questions:
1. How do you calculate the percentage for other amounts?
2. What are typical tipping percentages in the service industry?
3. How would you calculate the total bill if the tip percentage is given?
4. What is the difference between a percentage increase and a percentage tip?
5. How does tipping vary across different countries?

### Tip:
To calculate percentage tips quickly in your head, round the total bill to a nearby number and estimate 10%, then adjust to the desired tip percentage.

During summer break Susan was a waitress at one of the restaurants in AC. At one table, Susan got a $7 tip. If the table’s total bill (after tip) came to $54.99 what was her percentage tip? Did she get well tipped?

Learn how to calculate the tip percentage for a $7 tip on a $54.99 bill. This solution walks through determining the bill before tip and calculating the tip percentage, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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