SOLUTION: If 3 people split a bill of $135.00 and total tip is 20% How much does each person pay?

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Question 987240: If 3 people split a bill of $135.00 and total tip is 20% How much does each person pay?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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120% of $135 split 3 ways:
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%28%281.20%29%28%24135%29%29%2F3=%2454
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ANSWER: Each person pays $54.