SOLUTION: Peter is a waiter at the highway diner. He earns a daily wage of $50 plus tips that are equal to 15% of the total cost of the dinner serves. What was the total cost of the dinners

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Question 1037286: Peter is a waiter at the highway diner. He earns a daily wage of $50 plus tips that are equal to 15% of the total cost of the dinner serves. What was the total cost of the dinners he served if he earned $170 on Wednesday?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
$170 - $50 (daily wage) = $120
15% = $120
1% = 120/15
100% = 120/15 x 100
100% = $800
Total cost of dinners = $800.
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