SOLUTION: maria took a group of clients out to dinner, and the total bill was $227.68 including tax. if maria left a 15% tip on the bill how much did the dinner cost in all?

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Question 176204: maria took a group of clients out to dinner, and the total bill was $227.68 including tax. if maria left a 15% tip on the bill how much did the dinner cost in all?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x be the cost of the dinner
:
x+.15x=227.68
:
1.15x=227.68
:
$highlight%28197.98%29