Question

Pilar and Ramesh left a 20% tip after having dinner. The amount of the tip was $5. Pilar’s dinner cost $15. Which equation can you use to find x, the cost of Rameshs dinner?
A)0.2(x+15)=5
B)20x+15=5
C)2x+15=5

Answer 1

Answer:

A ) 0.2 ( x + 15) = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

$0.2 ( x + 15 ) = 5$

$\frac{0.2 (x + 15)}{0.2} = \frac{5}{0.2}$

$x +15=25$

$-15$     $-15$

$x=10$