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TI-15: A Guide for Teachers
83
Calculating tips
The Chen family went to a
restaurant for dinner. Their bill was
$31.67. How much was the tip if
they left 15% of their bill? How much
was the total including the tip?
Percent
ª
Convert to
Percent
P r e s s
D i s p l a y
y
31.67
®
3 1 Ù 6 7 Ú 3 1 Ù 6 7
Š
™
Fix
3 1 Ù 6 7 Ú 3 1 Ù 6 7
V
15
ª
®
Fix
3 1 Ù 6 7 Ý 1 5 ã Ú
4 Ù 7 5
31.67
T
4.75
®
3 1 Ù 6 7 Û 4 Ù 7 5 Ú
3 6 Ù 4 2