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17 November, 17:00

Write an equation representing the situation if p is the price of a meal in dollars. the cost of a meal plus a 15% tip is $10.50.

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  1. 17 November, 17:26
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    If "p" is the cost of the meal then your total bill including the tip will be; 100% p (for the meal) + 15% p (for the tip)

    that's 115% of p for the total.

    1.15p = $10.50

    p = $10.50/1.15

    p = $9.13
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