Ok so first multiply 4 by .25 to get 1 then 1 by 2.36 to get 2.36
This makes it easier because multiplying by 1 is easier then by a number with decimals
Answer:
$199.50
Step-by-step explanation:
10% discount of $34 = 10/100*34 = $3.40
so, a single shirt costs $34-$3.40 = $30.60
half off = 50% discount of $31 = 50/100*31 = $15.50
so, a single cap costs $31-$15.50 = $15.50
so, 5 shirts and 3 caps cost now
5*$30.60 + 3*$15.50 = $153 + $46.50 = $199.50
but careful - can this be a trick question ?
the phrasing of the problem description can also suggest that the discounts are only listed to confuse us and are already included in the mentioned prices ("worth" $34 - what does that mean ? because including the discounts they are currently "worth" their prices).
then it would just plainly be
5*$34 + 3*$31 = $170 + $93 = $263
By looking at it, I can tell the second expression is greater due to a a large postive number that's being added to it. Let's solve.
-12+6=-6-4=-10
-34-3=-37+39=2
So, -34-3+39 is greater.
I hope this helps. Have a good day.
