Question

Which describes the calculations that could be used to solve this problem? Mindy bought 6 cans of soup and 1 box of crackers. One can of soup cost $1.59. Crackers were on sale at 4 boxes for $10.80. How much did Mindy spend? A. Divide $10.80 ÷ 4. Multiply $1.59 × 6. Add the two numbers. B. Multiply $10.80 × 4. Multiply $1.59 × 6. Add the two numbers. C. Multiply $10.80 × 4. Add $1.59 + 6. Add the two numbers. D. Divide $10.80 ÷ 4. Multiply $1.59 × 6. Multiply the two numbers.

Answer 1

Prices:

Soup = $1.59 / can
Crackers = $10.80 / 4 boxes = $2.70 / box

Since Mindy bought 6 cans of soup and 1 box of crackers, we just have to multiply the quantity of cans and boxes by the unit price of each, and add both numbers.

Total spending:

6 x 1.59 = 9.54
1 x 2.70 = 2.70

Total = 9.54 + 2.70 = 12.24

Therefore, Mindy has spent $12.24 in total. Among the choices, the correct answer is A.