Question

Pens cost $0.50 each. Pencils cost $0.35 each. Write an algebraic expression that represents the total cost of buying p pens and n pencils.

Answer 1

Total cost of buying p pens and n pencils = 0.50p + 0.35n

Explanation:

p = # of pens purchased

n = # of pencils purchased

Total cost of buying p pens and n pencils = 0.50p + 0.35n

Answer 2

p + n = $0.85

P is pencils and N is pens and together they equal 0.85