Reverse Percentage Question

[Tryingmath1]

Restaurant gives me a bill for $172.74. This bill includes local tax of 8% and tip. What’s the original price before tax? What percent tip am I paying? Do I have info enough info to solve it? Thank you!!!

 

[stapel]

Restaurant gives me a bill for $172.74. This bill includes local tax of 8% and tip. What’s the original price before tax? What percent tip am I paying? Do I have info enough info to solve it? Thank you!!!

Without knowing the percentage (rate) which is used for tipping, there is no way to answer this. Sorry.

Please consult with your instructor regarding the missing information. Thank you!