To calculate the total cost including an 18% tip on a food total of $28.00, follow these steps:
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Calculate 18% of $28.00:
\[ 18% \text{ of } 28.00 = 0.18 \times 28.00 = 5.04 \] -
Add the tip to the original total:
\[ \text{Total cost} = 28.00 + 5.04 = 33.04 \]
So, the total cost will be $33.04.