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Bill and Ellen have $65.00 total to go out to dinner. Knowing they need to leave 15% of their bill as a tip for the waiter, what is the maximum amount they can spend on dinner? A. $56.52 B. $65.00 C. $55.
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Bill and Ellen have $65.00 total to go out to dinner. Knowing they need to leave 15% of their bill as a tip for the waiter, what is the maximum amount they can spend on dinner?

A. $56.52


B. $65.00


C. $55.25


D. $74.75

User Keegan Murphy
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$65 * 0.15= 9.75, this is the total tip.
65-9.75=$55.25.
The maximum amount of money they can spend on dinner is, C.) $55.25
User Yosmar
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x + 15%x = 65
x = the maximum amount they can spend on dinner.

1.15x = 65, x = 65/1.15 = 56.52
The maximum amount they can spend on dinner is (a) $56.52!

Hope this helps!
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