document.write( "Question 842203: 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 ? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "James left a 18% tip on a meal including the tip it's cost was $56.64 
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document.write( "what was the cost of the meal before the tip ?
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document.write( " x + .18x = $56.64
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document.write( "   x = $56.64/1.18 \n" );
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