Question

Marco paid 25.00 for a meal including a 25% tip how much was the meal befor he added the tip

Answer 1

Let p = price of meal before tip was added.

p + 0.25p = 25.00

Solve for p.

1.25p = 25.00

p = 25.00 ÷ 1.25

p = 20

Answer: $20