Question

The waitress and the hostess at a restaurant share the tip at the end of every shift. Between the two of them they earn $95 in tips the waitress takes $55 and the hostess takes $40.

If they continue to earn money at this rate, how much will the waitress receive if they earn $285 at the end of their next shift?

Answer 1

\[\frac{55}{95}=\frac{x}{285}\]should do it

Answer 2

solve via
\[x=\frac{285\times 55}{95}\] and a calculator

Answer 3

Would that be 165?

Answer 4

yes @ItsStephanie

Answer 5

thank you!

Answer 6

np. anytime ;)