Solve the problem.
-Morgan goes out to lunch and only has $15. If she must pay 5% sales tax and wants to leave a 12% tip on the total bill (meal plus tax), what is the maximum price of the lunch she can order?
A)$16.60
B)$12.76
C)$14.10
D)-$2.06

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Morgan's total payment includes the meal price, 5% sales tax, and a 12% tip on the meal plus tax. Let x be the price of the meal. The equation representing the situation is: x + 0.05x + 0.12(x + 0.05x) = 15. Solving for x gives the maximum price she can pay for the meal, which is $12.76.

Solve the Problem. -Morgan Goes Out to Lunch and Only Has $15. If