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Scarlet went out to eat. Her food cost $25.50, and there was a 5% tax on the cost

of the meal. She planned to leave an 18% tip.

User Mia Clarke
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Explanation:

cost =$25.50

=5%÷100=0.05

=25.50×0.05=1.275 +25.50=26.775

=4.8195 +26.775

=31.5945

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