Question
Sarah and Billy are waiters at Jill's Grill. During the night shift, Sarah makes $86.00 in tips, while Billy makes $102.00. What percentage of Billy tips did Sarah make?
(a) 82%
(b) 84%
(c) 86%
(d) 88%
(a) 82%
(b) 84%
(c) 86%
(d) 88%
Answers
Damon
86 = x(102)
x = 86/102 = .842
100 x = percent = 84.2 %
x = 86/102 = .842
100 x = percent = 84.2 %
Pat
thanks Damon
Pat
did you set up a porportion
Damon
No, but I could
86/102 = x/100
x = 100 (86/102)
86/102 = x/100
x = 100 (86/102)