A couple has budgeted $3000 for their rehearsal dinner. The sales tax is 7.05% and they tip 18%. Part A: How much can the couple spend on dinner only, before tax and tip, if they tip on the total bill (dinner + tax)? Round your answer to the nearest penny. Part B:  How much can the couple spend on dinner only, before tax and tip, if they tip only on the cost of the meal, and not the meal + tax? Round your answer to the nearest penny

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A couple has budgeted $3000 for their rehearsal dinner. The sales tax is 7.05% and they tip 18%.


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How much can the couple spend on dinner only, before tax and tip, if they tip on the total bill (dinner + tax)? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Part B: 

How much can the couple spend on dinner only, before tax and tip, if they tip only on the cost of the meal, and not the meal + tax? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

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