Question

Mason gave the waiter a $14.58 tip, which was 15 percent of the dinner bill. What was the amount of the dinner bill before he added the tip?

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

$97.20

Explanation:

Divide the tip amount $14.58 by the percentage given 15% or .15.

$14.58 ÷ .15 =$97.20

Check your work by multiplying the answer $97.20 by the percent of tip 15%. $97.20 × .15 =$14.58 (tip amount)