A waiter can find his/her gross pay for the week, with a 15% tip included, by using this formula:
Gross Pay = (Hourly Wage)·(Hours Worked) + (0.15)·(Cost of Meals)
Suppose that Dana worked 30 hours at $3.10 an hour and served $720 in meals. How much did she make that week?

Question

A waiter can find his/her gross pay for the week, with a 15% tip included, by using this formula: 
Gross Pay = (Hourly Wage)·(Hours Worked) + (0.15)·(Cost of Meals) 
Suppose that Dana worked 30 hours at $3.10 an hour and served $720 in meals. How much did she make that week?

anonymous · Answer

Gross Pay = ($3.10)(30 hours) + (0.15)($720)
Gross Pay = $93 + $108
Gross Pay = $201