Total cost of several items
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. You buy 4 things at $3.40 each. What is the total cost (in $)?
2. You buy 5 things at $4.30 each. What is the total cost (in $)?
3. You buy 5 things at $2.75 each. What is the total cost (in $)?
4. You buy 3 things at $5.60 each. What is the total cost (in $)?
5. You buy 2 things at $2.80 each. What is the total cost (in $)?
Answer key · Total cost of several items
1. 13.6
Each one is $3.40, so multiply by how many: 4 lots.
4 × $3.40 = $13.60.
2. 21.5
Each one is $4.30, so multiply by how many: 5 lots.
5 × $4.30 = $21.50.
3. 13.75
Each one is $2.75, so multiply by how many: 5 lots.
5 × $2.75 = $13.75.
4. 16.8
Each one is $5.60, so multiply by how many: 3 lots.
3 × $5.60 = $16.80.
5. 5.6
Each one is $2.80, so multiply by how many: 2 lots.
2 × $2.80 = $5.60.
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