The bill at the luncheon came to $75.50. Three women decided to leave a 20% of the bill as a tip . How much did each women pay if they divided the total amount for lunch and tip ?

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The bill at the luncheon came to $75.50.  Three women decided to leave a 20% of the bill as a tip . How much did each women pay if they divided  the total amount for lunch and tip ?

anonymous · Answer

@ccswims can you help me ?

ccswims · Answer

first, calculate what the tip plus the bill in total is. so multiply 75.50 * 0.2

ccswims · Answer

what do you get?

anonymous · Answer

I'm going to solve it now

ccswims · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

I solved it & I got 1510

ccswims · Answer

each lady paid $30.20

ccswims · Answer

when you multiply 75.5 and 0.2 you get 15.1. you must then add the 15.1 and 75.5. then you get 90.6

ccswims · Answer

then you to divide 90.6 by 3 for the 3 women

ccswims · Answer

then you get 30.20

anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry I didn't reply @ccswims

ccswims · Answer

its fine, as long as you get the problem its why im here :)

anonymous · Answer

Okay so each woman payed $30.20 for lunch & tip ?

anonymous · Answer

Wait nevermind I got it thanks @ccswims :) I really appreciate it !!!