Question

Maria has breakfast at a restaurant. She leaves a 20% tip of $1.80.

What is the price of Maria’s breakfast,before tip?

Answer 1

1.44

Explanation:

Before tip it is 1.44 because 20 percent of 1.80 is .36 and when you do 1.80 minus .36 you get 1.44

Answer 2

(.20)x = 1.80

x = 9 dollars

Explanation: