Question

Frances left a 19% tip on a meal, including the tip, it's cost was $27.37. What was the cost of the meal before the tip?

Answer 1

$22.17

Explanation:

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Answer 2

This is just multiplying and subtracting
So 19% in decimal is 0.19
so 27.37 x 0.19 = 5.2 (If not rounded it is 5.2003)
5.2 - 27.37 = 22.17 (If not rounded 22.167)