Question 541983
Heidi left a 12% tip of $2.76 on a meal. What was the cost of the meal before the tip? What was the total cost of the meal including the meal?
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Equation:
0.12*x = 2.76
x =  $23.00 (cost of the meal only)
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cost of meal with tip = 23+2.76 = $25.76
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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