SOLUTION: 4 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

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Question 1103396: 4 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?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+36%2F4+=+9+
+.25%2A9=36+=+9+
+9%2F4+=+2.25+
Each person paid +9+%2B+2.25+=+11.25+
$11.25
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check:
+4%2A11.25+=+45+
+36+%2B+9+=+45+
OK