Question Melanie has decided to run for president of her science club. She would like to purchase colorful rubber bracelets that say, “Melanie for President!” She plans to pass out these colorful bracelets at the next meeting. There are twenty bracelets in each package. Each bracelet costs $3.50. How much will Melanie have to pay if she purchases two packages of colorful bracelets?
Melanie is purchasing two packages of colorful bracelets, so the total number of bracelets she will have is:
20 bracelets/package * 2 packages = 40 bracelets
Each bracelet costs $3.50, so the total cost for 40 bracelets will be:
40 bracelets * $3.50/bracelet = $140
Therefore, Melanie will have to pay $140 if she purchases two packages of colorful bracelets.