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What percent was the server's tip if the customer left $1.75 for a $12.50 meal.

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12.5x=1.75

Solve for x:
1.75/12.5 = 0.14

1. Use the equation 12.5x=1.75
2. Now solve for x.
a. Divide 1.75/12.5
b. Now, you have .14
c. .14 is 14%
3. The answer is 14%

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