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Mrs. Chin paid a 20% tip on the bill for lunch if the tip amount was $2.75 what was the bill for lunch before the tip was added

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13.75:))))))))))))))))))))
User Nick Stemerdink
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Answer:

$13.75

Explanation:

the bill before the tip is x.

0.20x = 2.75

now divide both sides by .20

x= 2.75/0.20

x=13.75

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