April had lunch at a local restaurant and left a 15% tip for the waiter. Neil had lunch at the same restaurant, but his meal cost $5.00 less and he left an 18% tip. What is the difference between the total amount that April paid and the total amount that Neil paid?

1.

$0.15

2.

$1.50

3.

$7.50

4.

$9.00

5.

Not enough information is given.

Question

April had lunch at a local restaurant and left a 15% tip for the waiter. Neil had lunch at the same restaurant, but his meal cost $5.00 less and he left an 18% tip. What is the difference between the total amount that April paid and the total amount that Neil paid?
 






1.

 

$0.15





2.

 

$1.50





3.

 

$7.50





4.

 

$9.00





5.

 

Not enough information is given.

anonymous · Answer

Anyone???

anonymous · Answer

hope fully 
5 not enough information

anonymous · Answer

option no.5 is the right answer.

openstudier · Answer

Let x equal the amount of money April's lunch cost:
$$x+.15x - (x+5)+.18(x+5)$$

openstudier · Answer

So, we get:
$$.03x$$
This doesn't make sense, so it is answer choice #5.

anonymous · Answer

oooooo understood