Question

Use the distributive property to solve the following. If Jim buys 5 hard

drives for $12 a piece and 7 mice for $1.50 a piece, how much did he
spend in all?
O $13.50
O $61.50
O $70.50
O $22.50

Answer 1

The answer to your problem is, $70.50

Explanation:

First you multiply 5 x 12.

= 60

Then multiply 7 x 1.50.

= 10.5

Add them all up

= 70.5 / 70.50

Thus the answer to your problem is, $70.50

Answer 2

Answer: $70.50

Step-by-step explanation: 5 x 12 = 60 7 x 1.5 = 10.5

60+10.5= 70.5 = $70.50