IXL | Multiply money amounts: multi-step word problems

Grace buys two balloons for her brother's fifth birthday. One is shaped like a soccer ball, and the other is shaped like a truck. The soccer balloon costs $1.50. The truck balloon costs three times as much. How much money does Grace spend on balloons?

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Ross and his brother are shopping for suits for their cousin's wedding. They each find their perfect suit for $279.99 at Let's Get Fancy Formal Wear. The store is offering a coupon for $50.00 off any purchase of two or more suits. What is the total cost of the suits after the coupon is applied?

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You want to find the total cost of the suits after the coupon is applied.

First, find the cost of the 2 suits before the coupon is applied. Since each suit costs the same amount, multiply.

The 2 suits cost $559.98 before the coupon is applied.

Then, subtract the $50 discount from the original cost of the 2 suits.

The total cost of the suits is $509.98 after the coupon is applied.

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