SOLUTION: a cab driver typically receives 15% of the fare charges as a tip. To earn a total of $30 in tips, about how much would a driver need to collect in fares.

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Question 392650: a cab driver typically receives 15% of the fare charges as a tip. To earn a total of $30 in tips, about how much would a driver need to collect in fares.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent the amount of the fares
Question states***
.15x = $30
x = $30/.15
x = $200
CHECKING ou Answe***r
.15*$200 = $30
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