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  • 10-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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Alicia took a friend for a birthday dinner. The total bill for dinner was $40.86 (including tax and a tip). If Alicia paid a 20.7% tip, what was her bill before adding the tip?
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  • 10-04-2020

Answer:

$33.85

Step-by-step explanation:

Let X be the initial bill:

(100 + 20.7)% of X was paid

120.7/100 × X = 40.86

X = 40.86 × 100/120.7

X = 33.85252693

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