The total cost of eight pens and five mechanical pencils is $8.55. The cost of each pencil is $0.35 cents. Let the cost of a pen

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The total cost of eight pens and five mechanical pencils is $8.55. The cost of each pencil is $0.35 cents. Let the cost of a pen

be p dollars. Write an expression for the total cost of eight pens and five mechanical pencils in terms of p. Which expression below would represent this situation?

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Butoxors [25] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-09T02:43:55+03:00

Butoxors [25]2 years ago

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Answer:

C. 8<em>p</em> + 5(0.35) = 8.55

Step-by-step explanation:

It is C, because if one pencil costs ¢35 than you need to multiply 5 by 0.35.

Than you need to add 8<em>p</em> = 8.55.