Question

Peter used a $5.00 gift certificate to help pay for his lunch. After adding a
15% tip to the cost of his meal, Peter still had to pay $2.36 in cash. How
much did Peter’s meal cost?

Answer 1

6.4

Answer 2

can u explain

Answer 3

he paid total (5+2.36) dollars with the tips.
assume the meal cost him x dollars, u get
x + x*15% = 5+2.36, and u solve for x

Answer 4

alright thanks!

Answer 5

what's the equation?

Answer 6

lol "alright thanks!" and "what's the equation?" You are fun

Answer 7

ermm.....

Answer 8

thanks.