Question #N63
A store sells apples for $\$1.25$ each and oranges for $\$0.75$ each. If a customer buys 3 apples and 5 oranges, how much does the customer spend in total?
A. $\$6.25$
B. $\$7.50$
C. $\$8.75$
D. $\$10.00$
Correct Answer is: C
The customer spends $\$1.25 \times 3 = $\$3.75$ on apples and $\$0.75 \times 5 = $\$3.75$ on oranges. The total cost is $\$3.75 + $\$3.75 = $\$8.75$.