SOLUTION: if the total cost of my meal was $41.40 including my 15% tip what was the total cost of my meal before my tip

SOLUTION: if the total cost of my meal was $41.40 including my 15% tip what was the total cost of my meal before my tip

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Question 808859: if the total cost of my meal was $41.40 including my 15% tip what was the total cost of my meal before my tip
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.15x=41.40
x=36

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