SOLUTION: Frances left a 21% tip on a meal. Including the tip it's cost was $25.41. What was the cost of the meal before the tip?

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Question 742505: Frances left a 21% tip on a meal. Including the tip it's cost was $25.41. What was the cost of the meal before the tip?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Frances left a 21% tip on a meal. Including the tip it's [sic] cost was $25.41. What was the cost of the meal before the tip?
M + M*0.21 = 2541
1.21M = 2541
M = 2541/1.21
M = $20.99
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