The price of lunch for 15 people was $207 including a 15% gratuity for service.
The price of lunch for 15 people was $207 including a 15% gratuity for service. What was the average price per person, EXCLUDING the gratuity?
Answer/Solution
12
Steps/Work
x -> Price without Gratuity
207 = x + 0.15x
=> x = 207/1.15 = 180
So average price per person,excluding the gratuity = 180/15 = 12
The answer is B.
207 = x + 0.15x
=> x = 207/1.15 = 180
So average price per person,excluding the gratuity = 180/15 = 12
The answer is B.