Question

Mrs. Smith is ordering binders for her students. Each book costs $1.75 and there is a $5.50 flat fee for shipping. Which expression represents the total cost to ship b books?

A. (1.75 + 5.50)
B. 5.50 + 1.75
C. 1.75
D. 1.75 + 5.50

Answer 1

1.75b +5.50

Explanation:

1.75b= 1.75 a book

+ 5.50 = flat rate