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Michael just finished a great meal in a restaurant in Wisconsin. The sales tax in Wisconsin is 5%, percent, and it is customary to leave a tip of 15%, percent for the waiter. The tip amount is calculated on the price of the meal before the tax is applied. Sales tax is not calculated on tips. If Michael left $18 on the table to cover his meal, tax, and tip, what was the price of his meal before tax and tip?

 Aug 4, 2016
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P + 0.05P + 0.15P = 18

 

1.2P =18

 

P = 18/1.2

 

P = $15

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 Aug 4, 2016

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