Chapter SH, Problem 1.11EP

To determine

To calculate total sales of L

Answer to Problem 1.11EP

  $495\$$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

L charges 25$ per bowl, 14$ per picture, 30$per jewelry

On Friday he sells 3 bowls, 6 picture frames and 2 jewelry box

On Saturday he sells 6 bowl, 14 picture frames and 3 jewelry boxes

Formula used:

Distributive property

Calculation: let us denote $p$ as number of picture, $b$ as number of bowls and $j$ as number of jewelry

Now, multiply the cost of each items, then find sum of products

  $25b+6p+30j$ Where $b=3+6=9$ , $p=6+14=20$ and $j=2+3=5$

Solving by substituting the values

  $(25\times 9)+(6\times 20)+(30\times 5)$

Calculating it further

  $225+120+150$

Adding the expression

Total sales $=495\$$