Emily's meal costs $32. 75 and Darren's meal costs $39.88. Emily treats Darren by paying for both meals, and leaves a 14% tip. What is the total cost?

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Lucy
Jul 10, 2018

#$82.80#

Explanation:

"Emily treats Darren by paying for both meals"

Therefore, Emily pays a total of #32.75+39.88=$72.63# WITHOUT tips.

To find what #14%# of what Emily is paying, we go
#72.63times14/100=$10.17#

Therefore, the total amount that Emily pays is #72.63+10.17=$82.80#

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