SOLUTION: a couple does not with to spend more than 45 dollars for dinner at their favorite restaurant. if a sales tax of 6% is added to the bill and they plan to tip 15% after their tax is

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Question 663325: a couple does not with to spend more than 45 dollars for dinner at their favorite restaurant. if a sales tax of 6% is added to the bill and they plan to tip 15% after their tax is added, what is the most they can spend for the meal?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.06*1.15x<=45.00
1.219x<=45.00
x<=45.00/1.219
x<=$36.92 max. cost of the meal.