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Miranda and Luci went out to dinner. They each ordered the same sandwich and drink, and they left the same amount of tip. However, Miranda got a dessert for $2.95, and Luci did not get a dessert. Miranda tipped 15%, and Luci tipped 20%.

A. - Write an equation that can be used to find the cost of the sandwich and drink.

B. - How much did the sandwich and drink cost?

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  1. 9 April, 01:14
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    Let the cost of sandwich and drink be X dollar!

    so eqn;

    A) 15℅ of X + 2.95 = 20 ℅ of X

    solving ...

    .20x -.15x = 2.95

    .05x = 2.95

    x = 2.95/.05 = 59 dollars

    B) so the cost of both is 59 dollars!
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