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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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