Question

Sonya is a waitress. She earns $200 per week plus a 15% tip on the cost of each meal she serves. What must be the total cost of the meals she serves in order for her to earn at least $425 each week?

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Answer 1

Sonya would need to serve 1500 meals

Explanation:

425=15%(x)+200 or 425=.15(x)+200

solve for x

425=.15x+200 distribute

subtract 200 from both sides

225=.15x

divide both sides by .15 to isolate x

1500=x or x=1500