Given: number of friends = 2 (Keith and Michelle) total cost of meal plus tip = $53.70 total tip given = $9.60
Find: How much each friend paid for the meal excluding the tip.
Total amount paid : 53.70 less: total tip paid <u> - 9.60</u> total cost of the meal: 44.10 divide: between 2 friends <u> ÷ 2 </u> cost per friend 22.05
Keith and Michelle will each contribute $22.05 for the meal. They will also contribute $4.80 each for the tip. Each friend will contribute a total of $26.85 for the meal and tip.