SOLUTION: Write an equation and solve. Valerie was just seated at Sunny's Home Dinner when she realized she only has $20.00. IF she must pay 7% on tax and she wishes to pay 15% on the t

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Question 98617: Write an equation and solve.
Valerie was just seated at Sunny's Home Dinner when she realized she only has $20.00. IF she must pay 7% on tax and she wishes to pay 15% on the total bill (meal and tax). What is the maxium amount she can spend?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cost of dinner = c
Tax = 0.07c
Tip = 0.15c
c + 0.07c + 0.15c = 20
1.22c = 20
$16.39