Hi,

James left a 18% tip on a meal including the tip it's cost was $56.64 

what was the cost of the meal before the tip ?

 x + .18x = $56.64

   x = $56.64/1.18 

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 Let  = the cost of the meal before the tip







The meal costs $48

 

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