SOLUTION: The cost of a mean including the tip is $63.76. If Jon tips 18% what was the cost of the mean alone?

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Question 50779: The cost of a mean including the tip is $63.76. If Jon tips 18% what was the cost of the mean alone?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.18X=63.76 OR X=63.76/1.18 OR X=$54.03 THE COST OF THE MEAL BEFORE THE TIP OF 18%
PROOF .18*54.03+54.03=63.76 OR 9.73+54.03=63.76 OR 63.76=63.76