Question

Find the original price given a total amount of $148.80 and tip rate of 16%.

Answer 1

Answer: $128.28

Explanation:

x being the original cost

148.8 = x + .16x

148 = 1.16x

x = 1.16/148.8

x = 128.28

To check your work, multiply 128.28 by .16 then add then to get 148.8