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?

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%

Damon · Answer

86 = x(102) x = 86/102 = .842 100 x = percent = 84.2 %

Pat · Answer

thanks Damon

Pat · Answer

did you set up a porportion

Damon · Answer

No, but I could 86/102 = x/100 x = 100 (86/102)