He makes 3 batches of cookies...each batch contains 12 cookies...
so there are (3 * 12) = 36 cookies.
He wants to give the same amount of cookies to all of his 20 coworkers...
he can give each coworker 1 cookie and have 16 remaining cookies <=
3/4=x/16
12/16=3/4
16/16-12/16=4/16
4/16 simplified is 1/4 fl oz
Total - book $ - magazine $
Which is equal to:
Total + (-book $) + (-magazine $)
$35 + (-$7) + (-$5)
ANSWER: (C) $35 + (-$7) + (-$5)
Hope this helps! :)