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

0.08(12.95x+6x)
0.08(12.95(2)+6(2))
0.08(25.9+12)
0.08(37.9)
3.03
You are going to add the $3.03 to the total as the 8% tax. 
This will bring your total up to 37.9+3.03=40.93. They paid $40.93 for the steak dinner and wine.