Question

Write an expression that can be used to find the total cost of 2 pounds of peanuts,3 pounds of cashews and 1 pound of almonds, all for 20% off.
Peanuts.....$3.95
Cashews....$4.25
Almonds....$5.99

Answer 1

(2 x 3.95) + (3 x 4.25) + (1 x 5.99)  + ((2 x 3.95) + (3 x 4.25) + (1 x 5.99)) x 0.20 
= 26.64 - 5.32
= 21.32