Rocker arm recommendations?

My take on this is:

Each paid $9 (10 - 1 = 9) --> $27 total. Of the $27 paid, $25 went to the manager and $2 to the employee.

You have to subtract the $2 from the $27, not add it.
Yes, my solution of 9.33333 paid is incorrect. You have it simpler and more correct. $25 to the motel, $3 to the men and $2 to the employee equals $30. Much better.