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  • Jimbo820

    I understand that 7.34 but where does the confusion come from? It's not that I don't understand how it works, it's that I don't understand why it doesn't work the other way. I'm looking deeper into the mechanics of the question

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    • Look deeper, oh seeker. Think deeply, meditate slowly, do your sums with mastery. - BuddhaSkyPoo
    • the 2 tip is included in your 9 dollars that is why7point34
    • you've taken back the 3 bucks so it doesn't add up to 30 anymore it adds up to 277point34
    • ok, so it has something to do with there being £3 left between the patrons and £2 for the waiterJimbo82
    • therefore, by somehow subtracting the £2 from the £3 your left with the odd figure of 1 whichJimbo82
    • affects the whole outcome of the sum. Just want a logical explanationJimbo82
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