Question

Frances left a 11% tip on a meal. including the tip, its cost was $19.98. what was the cost of the meal before the tip?

Answer 1

11% we consider this to be an increase because it is in addition to the price of the meal

increase 11%= 1+(11/100)= 1.11

cost of meal before tip: 19.98/1.11=$18

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