A meal cost $ 35.50 adn there was no tax. If the tip was more than 15 pc but less than 25pc of the price, then the total amount paid should be:
Select the correct option:  A) 41 - 44  B) 39 - 41  C) 38 - 40  D) 37 - 39  E) 36 - 37

Rationale: "15 % ( 35.5 ) = 5.325 25 % ( 35.5 ) = 8.875 total amount could have been 35.5 + 5.325 and 35.5 + 8.875 = > could have been between 40.825 and 44.375 = > approximately between 41 and 44 answer is a ."
Answer: A