The drama teacher is making costumes for the school play. Each costume requires 1 3/4 yards of material and 2/3 of a yard of ribbon. The material costs $2.99 per yard and the ribbon costs 59¢ per yard. What is the approximate cost of each costume?
2.99 * (7/4) = $_____
0.59 * (2/3) = $______
Add the two products together.
To find the cost of each costume, we need to calculate the total cost of the material and the ribbon for one costume, and then add them together.
First, let's find the cost of the material for one costume:
- Each costume requires 1 3/4 yards of material.
- The cost of material per yard is $2.99.
To find the cost of the material for one costume, multiply the number of yards by the cost per yard.
1 3/4 yards = 7/4 yards.
7/4 yards * $2.99 per yard = $10.47.
Now, let's find the cost of the ribbon for one costume:
- Each costume requires 2/3 of a yard of ribbon.
- The cost of ribbon per yard is $0.59.
To find the cost of the ribbon for one costume, multiply the number of yards by the cost per yard.
2/3 yard * $0.59 per yard = $0.39.
Finally, let's add the cost of the material and the ribbon for one costume:
$10.47 + $0.39 = $10.86.
Therefore, the approximate cost of each costume is $10.86.