Question

The total cost of ribbon is the product of the total number of yards and the cost per yard. The cost per yard is $.40. Write an equation for the total cost of the following:

2 yards blue ribbon
8 yards white ribbon
11 yards pink ribbon
7 yards peach ribbon

Answer 1

The equation for the total cost of the ribbon is:

2($0.40) + 8($0.40) + 11($0.40) + 7($0.40) = $9.60