Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.11. How much did the meal cost without the tip?
Answer/Solution
$30.40
Steps/Work
The tip is a percent increase of 15%, which is 115%. Let x equal the price before the tip.
Thus, 115% of this price equals $36.11:
1.15x = 36.11
Divide both sides by 1.15:=>x=36.11/1.15=31.40
correct answer C)$31.40
Thus, 115% of this price equals $36.11:
1.15x = 36.11
Divide both sides by 1.15:=>x=36.11/1.15=31.40
correct answer C)$31.40