Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Ali is a baker. Leila ordered 3 chocolate cakes for $12 each and 6 strawberry cakes for $22 each.  How much should Leila pay Ali?

### Response:
3 chocolate cakes cost 3 x $12 = $<<3*12=36>>36
6 strawberry cakes cost 6 x $22 = $<<6*22=132>>132
Combined Leila should pay $36 + $132 = $<<36+132=168>>168
#### 168