Math Word Problems: Total Cost

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Emma bought 3 notebooks for $2.75 each. How much did she spend in total?

8.25

A pack of markers costs $4.25. If Liam buys 5 packs, how much does he pay?

21.25

Sarah bought 8 gallons of milk, each costing $3.50. What was the total cost?

If a movie ticket costs $9.75 and Jacob buys 4 tickets, how much does he spend?

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A toy car costs $12.50. How much would 6 toy cars cost?

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A piece of wood costs $7.80 per foot. How much would 9 feet of wood cost?

70.20 Signup and view all the answers

A plumber charges $15.25 per hour. How much will the plumber earn for working 8 hours?

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Each tile costs $4.50. If 7 tiles are needed to complete a project, how much will it cost?

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A roll of fabric is $6.40 per yard. How much will 5 yards cost?

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A bag of cement costs $11.20. How much will 3 bags cost?

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Each sandwich costs $5.75. How much do 6 sandwiches cost?

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A gallon of orange juice costs $3.95. How much do 10 gallons cost?

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A bag of apples costs $4.80. How much will 5 bags of apples cost?

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A chocolate bar costs $1.25. If 12 bars are bought, what is the total cost?

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A dozen cupcakes cost $18.40. What is the cost of 3 dozen cupcakes?

55.20 Signup and view all the answers

A train ticket costs $22.35. How much would 3 tickets cost?

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A pair of shoes costs $49.99. How much would 2 pairs cost?

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A school library purchased 8 sets of books, each costing $24.50. How much was the total?

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A soccer ball costs $18.75. How much would 4 soccer balls cost?

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An art class charges $35.50 per session. How much would 5 sessions cost?

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Study Notes

Real-Life Purchases

Emma bought 3 notebooks for $2.75 each. Total cost: $8.25
A pack of markers costs $4.25. 5 packs cost: $21.25
Sarah bought 8 gallons of milk at $3.50 each. Total cost: $28.00
A movie ticket costs $9.75. 4 tickets cost: $39.00
A toy car costs $12.50. 6 cars cost: $75.00

Construction and Measurements

A piece of wood costs $7.80 per foot. 9 feet of wood cost: $70.20
A plumber charges $15.25 per hour. 8 hours of work cost: $122.00
Each tile costs $4.50. 7 tiles cost: $31.50
A roll of fabric is $6.40 per yard. 5 yards cost: $32.00
A bag of cement costs $11.20. 3 bags cost: $33.60

Food and Groceries

Each sandwich costs $5.75. 6 sandwiches cost: $34.50
A gallon of orange juice is $3.95. 10 gallons cost: $39.50
A bag of apples costs $4.80. 5 bags cost: $24.00
A chocolate bar costs $1.25. 12 bars cost: $15.00
A dozen cupcakes cost $18.40. 3 dozen cupcakes cost: $55.20

Miscellaneous

A train ticket costs $22.35. 3 tickets cost: $67.05
A pair of shoes costs $49.99. 2 pairs cost: $99.98
A school library bought 8 sets of books at $24.50 each. Total cost: $196.00.
A soccer ball costs $18.75. 4 soccer balls cost: $75.00
An art class charges $35.50 per session. 5 sessions cost: $177.50

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Test your skills with this quiz on calculating total costs based on various scenarios. You'll encounter problems involving notebooks, tickets, and groceries, challenging your understanding of multiplication and addition. It's a fun way to sharpen your math skills!