Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $35.19. How much did the meal cost without the tip? Select the correct option:
A) $28.98 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 $35.19:   1.15x = 35.19   $30.60ivide both sides by 1.15:=&gt;x=35.19/1.15= 
<gadget id="calculator">35.19/1.15</gadget>
<output>30.6</output>
30.60   correct answer $30.60)$30.60
<result>D</result>
Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $35.19. How much did the meal cost without the tip?