The Franklins went out to eat and the bill was $54.32. Mrs. Franklin left a 25% tip, what was the total cost of going out to eat?

Total cost of eating out is 67.40 25 percent of 54.32 can be calculated by 54.32/4, which equals 13.08. Add the tip to the cost of the meal 13.08 plus 54.32 equals 67.40.