Question

Sara bought a meal in a town that has no sales tax. If she tipped 20% and paid a total of $18.96, what was the original cost of her meal?

Answer 1

Answer: $18.76

Step-by-step explanation:

Let original cost of meal =x

According to question,

x+20%=18.96

x=18.96-20%

x=$18.76

Answer 2

Answer:

original cost of meal  = $15.80

Step-by-step explanation:

120% = $18.96 (divide both sides by 120)

1% = $0.158  (multiply both sides by 100)

100% = $15.80

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