SOLUTION: Four people shared a taxi to the airport. The fare was $36.00, and they gave the driver a tip equal to 25 percent of the fare. If they equally shared the cost of the fare and tip,

Question 304604: Four people shared a taxi to the airport. The fare was $36.00, and they gave the driver a tip equal to 25 percent of the fare. If they equally shared the cost of the fare and tip, how much dideach person pay?
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Four people shared a taxi to the airport.
The fare was $36.00, and they gave the driver a tip equal to 25 percent of the fare.
If they equally shared the cost of the fare and tip, how much did each person pay?
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c = cost for each person
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c =
c =
c =
c = $11.25 each
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Check 4(11.25) = $45
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