Answer:
$24.50
Explanation:
Total cost = food cost + (food cost x 12%)
27.44 = x + (x • 0.12)
(rearrange and distribute) 1x + 0.12x = 27.44
(solve for x) 1.12x = 27.44
x = 27.44 / 1.12 = 24.50
Original food cost is $24.50
3.29
Turn 12% to 0.12.
Multiply 27.44 times 0.12.
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