The cost for adult meals is 6 adults * $6 = $<<6*6=36>>36.
The cost for children's meals is 2 children * $4 = $<<2*4=8>>8.
The total people ordering drinks is 6 + 2 = <<6+2=8>>8.
The cost for drinks is 8 people * $2 = $<<8*2=16>>16.
The total cost for the meal is $36 + $8 + $16 = $<<36+8+16=60>>60.
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