Question

A bouquet is m ade from nine red roses that cost $1.75 each and (4) five white roses that cost $1.50 each. Use the expression 9 • ($1.75) + 5 • ($1.50) to find the cost of the bouquet.
A.$31.00 B.$23.25 C.$25.25 D.$21.75

Answer 1

1st, we multiply 9 x 1.75  = 15.75
2nd, we multiply 5 x 1.50 = 7.5
3rd, we add 7.5 + 15.75 = $23.25