Your class period goes out to eat at Red Lobster. The total bill is $63.50. Mrs. Melanie wants to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip? How much did Mrs. Melanie pay in all?

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Your class period goes out to eat at Red
Lobster. The total bill is $63.50. Mrs.
Melanie wants to leave a 15% tip.
How much is the tip?
How much did Mrs. Melanie pay in all?
Transcribed Image Text:Your class period goes out to eat at Red Lobster. The total bill is $63.50. Mrs. Melanie wants to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip? How much did Mrs. Melanie pay in all?
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