A waitress earns an average tip of 12% of the cost of the food she serves. If she serves $375 worth of food in one evening, how much money in tips will she earn on average?

The correct answer is B. $45. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A waitress earns an average tip of 12% of the cost of the food she serves. If she serves $375 worth of food in one evening, how much money in tips will she earn on average?

Options

A$37
B$45
C$42
D$420

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A
18% (6)
B
70% (23)
C
9% (3)
D
3% (1)

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