Emily and her dad share the cost of the meal in the ratio of 2: 3. emily's dad pays ? 52.20. what is the total cost of the meal?

The total cost of the meal was $87.

Step-by-step explanation:

Emily and her dad shared the cost of the meal in the ratio of 2:3

Let C be the total cost of the meal.

Now from the ratio given Emily dad's share will be = 3/5 of the total cost

= 3/5 × C

Since Emily's dad paid $52.20

Therefore 3/5 × C = 52.20

C = 52.20×5/3

C = 5 × 17.4 = $87

Therefore total cost of the meal was $87.