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Mason gave the waiter a $14.58 tip, which was 15 percent of the dinner bill. What was the amount of the dinner bill before he added the tip?

$9.72
$21.87
$97.20
$218.70

User Magoo
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Answer:

$97.20

Explanation:

97.20 x 0.15 = 14.58

Multiply the total by 15 percent, giving you the $14.58 tip, proving it to be correct.

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