Question

Mrs. Richards had a coupon for one-third off her total bill at the local

grocery store. She bought 2 boxes of cereal for $3.49 each, three cartons
of ice-cream for $2.99 each, and a six pack of soda for $1.99. How much
was her bill with the discount?

Answer 1

Answer: The bill with a discount is $18.59

Explanation:

Given information

2 boxes of $3.49 cereal

3 cartons of $2.99 ice-cream

6 packs of $1.99 soda

1/3 discount off total bill

Given expression

Bill = (1 - 1/3) (2 × 3.49 + 3 × 2.99 + 6 × 1.99)

Simplify values in parentheses

Bill = (2/3) (6.98 + 8.97 + 11.94)

Simplify by addition

Bill = (2/3) (27.89)

Simplify by multiplication

Bill = $18.59 (Rounded to the nearest hundredth because the usual money ends in nearest cent)

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