Question

Sandi's meal cost $18.86. including a 15% tip. What was the cost of the meal before the tip was added. Set up your equation as you did for $64.2.​

Answer 1

$2.82

Explanation:

15% of $18.86

= 0.15 · 18.86

= 2.829

The cost of the meal prior to the tip is $2.82