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at the gift shop, they sell small greeting cards and large greeting cards. the cost of a small greeting card is $1.20 and the cost of a large greeting card is $4.25. how much would it cost to get 5 small greeting cards and 4 large greeting cards? how much would it cost to get x small greeting cards and y large greeting cards?
answer attempt 1 out of 5
total cost, 5 small greeting cards and 4 large greeting cards:
total cost, x small greeting cards and y large greeting cards:

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of 5 small cards

Cost of 1 small card is $1.20, so for 5: $1.20\times5 = 6$

Step2: Calculate cost of 4 large cards

Cost of 1 large card is $4.25, so for 4: $4.25\times4 = 17$

Step3: Total cost for 5 small and 4 large

Add the two costs: $6 + 17 = 23$

Step4: Cost for x small and y large cards

For x small: $1.20x$, for y large: $4.25y$, total: $1.20x + 4.25y$

Answer:

Total cost, 5 small greeting cards and 4 large greeting cards: $\$23$
Total cost, $x$ small greeting cards and $y$ large greeting cards: $\$1.20x + 4.25y$