Please answer the following question by reasoning step-by-step.
Bret and a team of 3 co-workers were working late so he ordered dinner for everyone. They decided on Chinese. Each main meal costs $12.0. They also ordered 2 appetizers that were $6.00 each. He includes a 20% tip and an extra $5.00 to make it a rush order. How much does Bret spend on dinner?

77
There are 4 co - workers and each of their meals is $12.

00 so 4 * 12 = $48.

00.

They order 2 appetizers at $6.

00 each so 2 * 6 = $12.

00.

The meals costs $48.

00 and the appetizers costs $12.

00 for a total of 48 + 12 = $60.

00.

A 20% tip on the $60.

00 order is.

20 * 60 = $12.

00.

So the meal is $60.

00, the tip is $12.

00 and he adds a $5.

00 rush for a total of 60 + 12 + 5 = $77.

00.

.

So, the answer is 77