Question

Bill and Ellen have $65.00 total to go out to dinner. Knowing they need to leave 15% of their bill as a tip for the waiter, what is the maximum amount they can spend on dinner?



A. $56.52


B. $65.00


C. $55.25


D. $74.75

Answer 1

x + 15%x = 65
x = the maximum amount they can spend on dinner.

1.15x = 65, x = 65/1.15 = 56.52
The maximum amount they can spend on dinner is (a) $56.52!

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

$65 * 0.15= 9.75, this is the total tip.
65-9.75=$55.25. 
The maximum amount of money they can spend on dinner is, C.) $55.25