Question

Tram left a tip of $9, which was StartFraction 3 over 20 EndFraction of the total cost of the food. Which shows the correct equation and value of x, the total cost of the food? StartFraction 3 over 20 EndFraction x = 9; x = $1.35 StartFraction 3 over 20 EndFraction x = 9; x = $60 StartFraction 3 over 20 EndFraction = StartFraction x over 9 EndFraction; x = $1.35 StartFraction 3 over 20 EndFraction = StartFraction x over 9 EndFraction; x = $60

Answer 1

B. $60

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option B.

Explanation:

It is given that Tram left a tip of $9, which was
`(3)/(20)` of the total cost of the food.

Let x be the total cost of the food. So, amount of tip is

`Tip=(3)/(20)x`

Tram left a tip of $9.

`(3)/(20)x=9`

Multiply both sides by 20.

`3x=180`

Divide both sides by 3.

`x=60`

So, total cost of food is $60.

Therefore, the correct option is B.