Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.57. How much did the meal cost without the tip?	Pick:
A) $31.80
B) $29.91
C) $30.15
D) $30.60
E) $30.85
The tip is a percent increase of 15%, which is 115%. Let x equal the price before the tip.   Thus, 115% of this price equals $36.57:   1.15x = 36.57   Divide both sides by 1.15:=&gt;x=36.57/1.15= 
<gadget id="calculator">36.57/1.15</gadget>
<output>31.8</output>
31.80   correct answer $31.80)$31.80
<result>A</result>
Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.57. How much did the meal cost without the tip?