SOLUTION: Five friends went out to dinner. Altogether they only had $175 spent on him the entire meal. That you spent $2 dollars on beverages and left a tip of $13. How much did each person

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Question 1130893: Five friends went out to dinner. Altogether they only had $175 spent on him the entire meal. That you spent $2 dollars on beverages and left a tip of $13. How much did each person spend on his or her own dinner if they spend the same amount? Explain how you determine the this.
Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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%28175+-+2+-+13%29%2F5 = use your calculator.


Explanation.  I subtracted $2 and $13 from $175 and divided by 5.


              It is very clear and very complete explanation.



The formula itself is self-explanatory.