Answer :
2(12.50) + 2(1.50) = 28 <== cost of meal without tip
18% of 28 = 0.18(28) = 5.04 <== the 18% tip
28 + 5.04 = 33.04 <== total cost including tip
18% of 28 = 0.18(28) = 5.04 <== the 18% tip
28 + 5.04 = 33.04 <== total cost including tip
Answer:
The total cost of the meal was $33.04.
Step-by-step explanation:
A local restaurant, a couple ordered two dinners = $12.50 each
They ordered two drinks = $1.50 each
Total bill for two dinners and two drinks = 2 (12.50) + 2 (1.50) = $28.00
The couple left a tip of 18% of the bill = 18% of 28.00
= [tex]\frac{18}{100}[/tex] × 28.00
= 0.18 × 28.00 = $5.04
The total cost of the meal = 28.00 + 5.04 = $33.04
The total cost of the meal was $33.04.