Question

Tom and Martin both worked 8 hours this week and sold $520 worth of meals. Their hourly wages are $2.15 and $2.50, respectively. In addition, Tom's percent of tips was 15% while Martin's was 12%. Who made the most money this week between Tom and Martin?

Answer 1

for each person:

(# of hours worked)(hourly wage) + (percent tip)(cost of meals), see which person's result is greater