Question

Jim’s total bill for lunch is $20. The cost of his drink is 15% of the bill. What is the percent of the total food cost? What was the cost of his food?

Answer 1

Percent of the total food cost: 85%

Cost of the food: $17

Explanation:

If the drink is 15% of the bill, then the other 85% is the cost of the food.

85% of 20 is 17

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