Question

After Linda is seated in a restaurant. she realizes that she only has $30. From this $30 she must pay a 7% tax and she wishes to leave a 15% tip on a price of the meal before tax. What is the maximum price for a meal that she can afford to pay?

Answer 1

x = price of the meal
The total cost of the meal including tax and tip must be less than $30:
x + .07(x) + .15(x) < 30

x + (.07 + .15)x < 30
x + (.22)x < 30
x + .22x < 30
1.22x < 30
x < 30/1.22
x < 24.59

Thus the price of the meal must be less than or equal to $24.59

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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