At a restaurant, the bill comes to \( \$ 48 \). If you decide to leave a \( 15 \% \) tip, how much total do you need to pay? Give your answer to the nearest dollar.

To calculate the total amount you need to pay, including a 15% tip on a \$48 bill, follow these steps: 1. **Calculate the 15% Tip:** \[ \text{Tip} = 0.15 \times 48 = 7.20 \] 2. **Add the Tip to the Original Bill:** \[ \text{Total Amount} = 48 + 7.20 = 55.20 \] 3. **Round to the Nearest Dollar:** - The decimal part is \$0.20. - Since 0.20 is less than 0.50, you round down. \[ \text{Total Amount (rounded)} = \$55 \] **So, the total amount you need to pay is \$55.**