At the gift shop, they sell small greeting cards and large greeting cards. The cost of a small greeting card is $1.65 and the cost of a large greeting card is $5.40. How much would it cost to get 3 small greeting cards and 2 large greeting cards? How much would it cost to get xx small greeting cards and yy large greeting cards?
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2
Total cost, 3 small greeting cards and 2 large greeting cards:
Total cost, xx small greeting cards and yy large greeting cards:
Total cost, 3 small greeting cards and 2 large greeting cards:
3 x 1.65 + 2 x 5.40 = $9.95
Total cost, xx small greeting cards and yy large greeting cards:
xx x 1.65 + yy x 5.40 = (1.65 xx) + (5.40 yy)