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TAKS Problem Spring 2004 Item #40

Carlos, Jackie, Lester, and Margie ate lunch at a restaurant.

The total amount of the bill, including tax and tip, was $44.60. Carlos paid $15.00, Jackie paid ¼ of the bill, Lester paid 20% of the bill, and Margie paid the rest of the bill.

Who paid the greatest part of the bill?

f. Carlos
*54 %
g. Jackie
15 %
h. Lester
12 %
i. Margie
19 %

 

 
*correct answer. The above numbers are from an item analysis revealing the percentage of students choosing the respective answer.

 

2005