Sebastian bought a meal at a restaurant
and left a 15% tip. With the tip, he paid
exactly $36.57. How much did the meal cost without the tip?	Select the correct option:
A) $ 31.80  B) $ 29.91  C) $ 30.15  D) $ 30.60  E) $ 30.85

Rationale: 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 $ 36.57 : 1.15 x = 36.57 divide both sides by 1.15 : = > x = 36.57 / 1.15 = 31.80 correct answer a ) $ 31.80
Answer: A