Question

The total bill for dinner was $43.75 (including tax and a tip). paid a 22.9% tip, what was his bill before adding the tip?

Answer 1

$35.60

Explanation:

I cross multiplied related numbers:

`(43.75)/(x)`=
`(122.9)/(100)` cross multiply

4375=122.9x, divide both sides by 122.9

35.598=x round to hundredths

35.60

Answer 2

$33.75

Explanation:

22.9% of $43.75 = $10.0

43.75 - 10.0 = $33.75

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