Question

Matt paid $55 at a restaurant. That amount included a 10% tip. What was the check amount before the tip?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total amount paid by Matt at restaurant was 55 dollars. It included a service tip of 10% on check amount.

Total bill is given by sum of check amount and tip amount (if any).

Total Bill = Check amount + Tip amount.

55 dollars = Check amount + 10% of check amount.

55 dollars = 110% of check amount.

55 dollars = 1.10 x check amount.

Check amount =

$\frac{55 \: dollars}{1.10} = \frac{55}{11} =50 dollars$

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

Total amount paid by Matt at restaurant was 55 dollars. It included a service tip of 10% on check amount.

Total bill is given by sum of check amount and tip amount (if any).

Total Bill = Check amount + Tip amount.

55 dollars = Check amount + 10% of check amount.

55 dollars = 110% of check amount.

55 dollars = 1.10 x check amount.

Check amount =