Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.11. How much did the meal cost without the tip?
Options
A) $28.98	B) $29.91	C) $30.40	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 $36.11:   1.15x = 36.11   Divide both sides by 1.15:=&gt;x=36.11/1.15= 
<gadget id="calculator">36.11/1.15</gadget>
<output>31.4</output>
31.40   correct answer $30.40)$31.40
<result>C</result>
Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.11. How much did the meal cost without the tip?