SOLUTION: Mary and Phillip ate together at a restaurant. Mary left a tip that corresponded to 18% of the cost of her meal while Phillip's tip was 15% of his meal cost. However, in cash, both
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Question 1133858: Mary and Phillip ate together at a restaurant. Mary left a tip that corresponded to 18% of the cost of her meal while Phillip's tip was 15% of his meal cost. However, in cash, both tips came to the same amount. How much did each meal cost if together they spent 495 including tips? Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source):
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