What is the best estimate of a 20% tip on a $48 haircut? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer EZ as pi Nov 18, 2016 #20% "of " $48# is about #$10# Explanation: #20%# is the same as the fraction #1/5# #$48# is very close to #$50# #1/5 " of "50 =$10# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 3497 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License