SOLUTION: Joley used a $20.00 gift certificate to help pay for dinner for her self and a friend. After an 18% tip was added to the bill,the $20.oo was deducted. the amount she paid was $8.90

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Question 290601: Joley used a $20.00 gift certificate to help pay for dinner for her self and a friend. After an 18% tip was added to the bill,the $20.oo was deducted. the amount she paid was $8.90. what was the original bill?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.18*(x)=28.90
x=24.49