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Matt paid $55 at a restaurant. that amount included a 10% tip. what was the amount before the tip?

Matt paid $55 at a restaurant. that amount included a 10% tip. what was the amount before the tip?
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Matt paid $55 at a restaurant. that amount included a 10% tip. what was the amount before the tip?

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$50

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Matt paid $55 at a restaurant. that amount included a 10% tip. what was the amount-example-1
User Alderven
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1.1x=55
x=55/1.1
x=$50 was the meal cost before the tip.
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