Question

Sam wants to leave an 18% tip for his dinner. The bill is for $23.50.

Which equation could be used to find the total amount that Sam should pay?


a,23.5 = 0.18x
b,x= (0.18)(23.5)
c,x= (23.5)(1.18)
d,1.18 = 23.5x please help me:(

Answer 1

(23.5)(1.18)

Answer 2

if correct please click best response

Answer 3

Sam would be adding 18% of the bill ($23.50) to the bill ($23.50). Let what Sam has to pay be x. Then the equation is
x=(.18)*(23.50)+23.50
==> x=(1+.18)*23.50
==> x=(1.18)*(23.50)
So, the answer is c.

Answer 4

so wich one is right lol? the other person says its a

Answer 5

never mind its all good lol