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You order a meal and beverage that costs $14. The sales tax is 6% and you leave a 20% tip. What is the total cost?

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Answer:

$17.64

Explanation:

You order a meal and beverage that costs $14. The sales tax is 6% and you leave a 20% tip. What is the total cost?

Step one:

given data

A meal and beverage that costs $14

The sales tax is 6%

leave a 20% tip.

Required

The total expenses paid including sales tax and tip

Step two:

let the total be T

T= cost of meal and beverage + The sales tax+ tip

T= 14+ 0.06*14+0.2*14

T= 14+ 0.84+2.8

T=$17.64

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