Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $35.88. How much did the meal cost without the tip?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) $28.98	B) $29.91	C) $30.15	D) $31.20	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 $35.88:   1.15x = 35.88   $31.20ivide both sides by 1.15:=&gt;x=35.88/1.15= 
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31.20   correct answer $31.20)$31.20
<result>D</result>
Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $35.88. How much did the meal cost without the tip?