A family eats out at a restaurant and the total for their meals is $73.89. They also pay sales tax of 5.8% and leave a tip for their server. If the family leaves a total of $93, which of the following might be a description of the service they received? a. They left a 10% tip, so the service was probably below average. b. They left a 15% tip, so the service was probably average. c. They left a 20% tip, so the service was probably above average. d. They left a 25% tip, so the service was probably outstanding.

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Melina Hart

19 October, 16:45

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Philip · Answer 1

73.89*5.8%=4.29

73.89+4.29=78.18

93-78.18=14.82

73.89*x%=14.82

Adrienne Murray · Answer 2

0.058*73.89=4.28562

90 - (73.89+4.28562) = = 14.82438-->tip

73.89/14.82438=100/x solve for x

X=20%