yeah thats right, i was double counting the $2. you win!andyjs;2717733;2717733 said:32? The $2 "tip" came out of the original $30. They each technically paid $9 between the room and tip. The tip is included in that $27. To get the total, you don't add the bellboy's tip of $2, it's already there. You add back the $3 they collectively got as a refund. $27+$3=$30