At dinner one night Sean paid a total of $54.32. The tax was 8%, and he left a 20% tip on the check and tax.
Which equation can be used to find the amount of the check BEFORE tax and tip?
I PROMIS ITS D
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actually it is not D
Let the original amount be x
after tax ----- 1.08x
then the tip ----- (1.2)(1.08x) = 54.32
x = 41.91
check:
tax = .08(41.91) = 3.35
total after tax = 45.27
tip = .2(45.27) = 9.05
total bill = 54.32
none of your given equations are satisfied by my correct answer.
cost = $X before tax and tip.
x + 0.08x + 0.2(x+0.08x) = 54.32.
1.08x + 0.216x = 54.32,
X = $41.91.
The answer is D.