Mr. wilson gives a waiter a 15% tip. if c = the cost of his meal, then the equation shown can be used to find the total cost of his meal including the tip. c + 0.15c = 1.15c question which statement does the equation represent? a. decreasing the cost of the meal by 15% is the same as multiplying the cost of the meal by 0.15.
b. decreasing the cost of the meal by 15% is the same as multiplying the cost of the meal by 1.15.
c. increasing the cost of the meal by 15% is the same as multiplying the cost of the meal by 0.15.
d. increasing the cost of the meal by 15% is the same as multiplying the cost of the meal by 1.15.