Question

8. Sergio bought 5 new binders for $4.50 each. He also bought 20 pencils. Six

pencils cost $3.60. What is the total amount Sergio spent on the folders and
pencils?
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A) $34.50
C) $22.50
B) $12.00
D) $21.60
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Answer 1

The answer is A

Explanation:

4.50 x 5 = 22.5

6 goes into 20, 3 times

3.60 x 3 = 10.8

10.8 + 22.5 = 33.3

then we have the remaining 2 of the 20

divide 2 by 3.60 = .5555...

Answer 2

Answer: A) $34.50

Explanation:

He bought:

Binders=5(4.50) = $22.50

Pencils=6 for $3.60

To find how much he spent on 20 pencils, find how much one pencil costs. If he bought 6 for $3.60, divide.

`(3.60)/(6) =0.60`

Now multiply by 20.

`0.60*20=12.00`

So, he spent $12.00 on pencils. Add this to the price of the 5 binders:

`22.50+12.00=34.50`