The amount of tip is $6
Step-by-step explanation:
- Step 1: Given total bill amount = $46. Ratio of cost of meal to tip = 20:3
So let cost of meal be 20 x and the tip be 3 x.
⇒ 3x + 20x = 46
⇒ 23x = 46
⇒ x = 2
- Step 2: Calculate the tip.
⇒ 3x = 3 × 2 = $6
