Question

Pencils cost $0.24 each , and pens cost $.79 each. Mrs. Trevino bought 6 pencils and 5 pens. How much did she pay for the pencils and pens in dollars and cents?

Answer 1

For the pencils, she paid: $1.44

For the pens, she paid: $3.95

Explanation:

Pencils cost $0.24each.

Pens cost $0.79 each.

Mrs. Trevino bought 6 pencils and 5 pens.

For the pencils, she paid: 6 × $0.24 = $1.44

For the pens, she paid: 5 × $0.79 = $3.95

Answer 2

$5.39

Explanation:

5 x .79 = 3.95

6 x .24 = 1.44

3.95 + 1.44 = 5.39