John and Martha each had a steak dinner last night at Fred's diner. The steaks were $12.95 apiece, and they each had a glass of wine at $6 apiece. The bill included an additional 8% tax. How much was the total of John and Martha's bill?

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anonymous · Answer

3/4 * 16 = ?

anonymous · Answer

{2(12.95+6) } *108/100 =

anonymous · Answer

Twenty six and twelve is thirty eight, less a dime is $37.90.  Thirty eight times eight is sixteen less than 320, about 304, to get $3.04 tax.  This gives a total of about $40.94 plus or minus a penny.

anonymous · Answer

{2(12.95+6) } *108/100 = $40.932

anonymous · Answer

I would bet that most states round that up to $40.94.

anonymous · Answer

right ^_^