document.write( "Question 1134007: Celeste has $35 that she plans on using to pay for lunch with a friend, including the tip. She always tips 17%. What is the maximum amount Celeste can spend on the food, so she can be sure to have enough money remaining to cover the tip? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #751286 by Glaviolette(140)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! She will pay 100% of the food bill plus an additional 17% for tip. Therefore, she will pay 117% of the food bill. If b represents the bill, 1.17b must be less than or equal to 35.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1.17b < or equal to 35\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by 1.17\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The bill must be less than $29.91. \n" ); document.write( " |