Question

Nick works as a waiter. He earns $75 each weekend plus 15% in tips on meals served. Nick served $675 worth of meals last weekend. How much did Nick earn last weekend?

Answer 1

Answer:

$Nick's\ earning=\ 176.25$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let total meal served$=\ x$

$Tip=15\%\ of x=\frac{15}{100}x=0.15x\\\\Nick's\ earning=75+0.15x\\\\Here\ x=\ 675\\\\Nick's\ earning=75+0.15\times 675=75+101.25=\ 176.25$