A popular new candy bar sells for $3 a bar. There are small boxes that hold 3 bars, and the local store has 3 of the boxes. How much money are all of these candy bars worth?
Each box holds 3 candy bars and in total there are 3 boxes 3*3 = <<3*3=9>>9 candy bars
All of the candy bars are worth 9 * $3 = $<<9*3=27>>27. Answer: \boxed{27}.