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Logan is having his dog professionally groomed and wants to tip the groomer 15%. What equation can Logan use to calculate the tip, y, if his total bill is x dollars?

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Answer:

y = 1.15x

Explanation:

15% = 0.15

100% = total bill

Total bill + 15% = 115% or 1.15

x × 1.15 = y

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