SOLUTION: Jim has $40.00 in his wallet. He wants to make sure he can leave a 15% tip. What is the most expensive meal he can order?
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Question 957552: Jim has $40.00 in his wallet. He wants to make sure he can leave a 15% tip. What is the most expensive meal he can order?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+.15X<=40
1.15X=40
X<=40/1.15
X<=$34.78 THE MAX COST OF THE MEAL.
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