Well Those are variables and it is using the Distributive property to solve. For example P(a+b) simplify P*a + P*b.
11: 4,874 > 4,784 > 4,687
12: 8.09 > 8.057 > 8.023
13: 15.820 > 15.280 > 15.000
14: 43,628 > 40,628 > 34,628
15: 395.050 > 395.009 > 395.005

Step-by-step explanation:

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16x+60y
16(.75)+60(.25)
12+15=27
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