Solve the problem.
-Sarah left a $15 \%$ tip of $\$ 6.45$ for a meal. What was the cost of the meal before the tip?
A) $\$ 49.45$
B) $\$ 0.97$
C) $\$ 12.90$
D) $\$ 43.00$

Name: Solve the problem. -Sarah left a $15 \%$ tip of $\$ 6.45$ for a meal. What was the cost of the meal before the tip? A) $\$ 49.45$ B) $\$ 0.97$ C) $\$ 12.90$ D) $\$ 43.00$
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The tip is 15% of the cost of the meal, so to find the cost of the meal, you divide the tip amount by 15% (or 0.15 in decimal form): $6.45 / 0.15 = $43.00.

Solve the Problem 15%15 \%15% Tip Of $6.45\$ 6.45$6.45 For a Meal $49.45\$ 49.45$49.45

Solve the Problem $15 \%$ Tip Of $\$ 6.45$ For a Meal $\$ 49.45$