At a local market, Vijay buys two spice blends.
• Tandoori Seasoning: 3.5 ounces for $3.60 an ounce
• Garam Masala: 4 ounces for $2.75 an ounce
He calculates the total cost for the spice blends using the steps shown below.
Use the drop-down menus to explain Vijay's error.
Vijay's Calculation
Garam
Masala
Tandoori
Seasoning
Total Cost
of Tandoori
Seasoning
Total Cost
of Garam
Masala
Total Cost
of Both
Spices
2.88
3.60
x 3.5
2.75
4
+ 11.00
13.88
11.00
1800
+1080
2.880
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