Question 47401
For problem #2.

are you sure this is what the math problem is asking for? My beginning algebra book asks it this way.Section 2.6 problem 58 If it is the same as below. I have given you what they are looking for.

If the total bill at a restaurant, including a 15% tip is $65.32, what was the cost of the meal alone?

 
Meal Cost = 100%m = m
Tip Cost = 15% = 0.15m
m+0.15m=65.32
1.15m=65.32
m=56.80

$original cost of meal $56.80

Check* 56.80 x 15.%=$65.32