Question

Keith and Michelle went out to dinner. The total cost of the meal, including the tip, came to $53.70. If the combined tip came out to $9.60, and each friend spent an equal amount, how much did each friend pay not including the tip?

Answer 1

53.70 - 9.60 = 44.10.  44.10 / 2 = 22.05.  Each friend paid (not including the tip) $22.05. 

Answer 2

$22.05

Explanation:

you just need to subtract the tip from the total and then divide by 2 so

$53.70-$9.60= 44.10

44.10 ÷ 2= 22.05