SOLUTION: Frances left a 23% tip on his meal. Including the tip, the bill cost $61.50. How much was the cost of the meal before the tip?

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Question 823534: Frances left a 23% tip on his meal. Including the tip, the bill cost $61.50. How much was the cost of the meal before the tip?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Frances left a 23% tip on his meal. Including the tip, the bill cost $61.50. How much was the cost of the meal before the tip?
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Let "x" be the original cost of the meal.
Equation:
x + 0.23x = 61.50
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1.23x = 61.50
x = 61.5/1.23 = $50.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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