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Jessica's meal cost $19.64 and Derrick's meal cost $32.40. Derrick pays for both meals, and leave a 15% tip. What is the total cost?

User George Liu
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Hi there!

cost=59.846

1.Add both cost:


19.64+32.40= 52.04

2.Multiply 15% by 0.01:


15·
0.01=0.15

3.Multiply cost by 0.15:


52.04·
0.15= 7.806

4.Combine the two terms:


52.04+7.806= 59.846

Therefore, the total cost was 59.846$.

User Mfit
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Answer:

The total cost is $59.85

(rounded up from 59.846 since this problem is about money)

User Arnaud
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