Question

When shopping, Joe noticed the prices for the items he purchased; each pen and pencil (p) cost $0.85 and erasers (e) cost $1.15 each. Determine the amount that Joe spent on his supplies. Please Show your work.

Answer 1

• 0.85p + 1.15e

Explanation:

• Number of pens/pencils = p
• Cost of pens/pencils = $0.85
• Number of erasers = e
• Cost of erasers = $1.15

Money spent:

• 0.85p + 1.15e