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Calculate Tip Percentage Quickly

Calculating 15% or 20% tips at restaurants requires mental math under pressure. 10% = move decimal left. 20% = double that. 15% = 10% + half of 10%.

Problem

Calculating 15% or 20% tips at restaurants requires mental math under pressure.

Solution

10% = move decimal left. 20% = double that. 15% = 10% + half of 10%.

Benefit

Calculate common tip percentages in 3 seconds without calculator.

Example

Bill: $84.50
10% = $8.45
20% tip = $8.45 × 2 = $16.90

15% tip = $8.45 + $4.23 = $12.68

Bill: $42.00
10% = $4.20
15% tip = $4.20 + $2.10 = $6.30

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