SOLUTION: If the total bill at a restaurant, including a 15%tip, os $56.32, what was the cost of the meal alone?

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Question 24876: If the total bill at a restaurant, including a 15%tip, os $56.32, what was the cost of the meal alone?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the cost of the meal alone. Then, x + 15% of x = $56.32 You can solve this equation for x and you'll have your answer. Change the percent to its decimal equivalent.
x+%2B+0.15x+=+56.32 Collect like-terms.
1.15x+=+56.32 Divide both sides of the equation by 1.15.
x+=+48.98
The cost of the meal alone was: $48.98
Check:
$48.98 + 0.15($48.98) = $48.98 + $7.34 = $56.32