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Leon left a 15% tip for a meal. the total cost of the meal including the tip was $41.40. What was the cost the meal before the tip was added?

User MelBurslan
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% * whole = part
0.15 * 41.40 = 6.21
6.21 is the tip.
41.40 - 6.21 = 35.19
The cost is $35.19
User Jayesh Singh
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