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DIRECTIONS: For each problem below:
(1) write an expression that describes the situation. Your expression needs to be written correctly so that, when following the order of operations, it would help solve for the correct answer to the situation. If parentheses are needed, be sure to put them in the right spot.
(2) solve the expression – showing the steps you took to solve it.
(1) A mechanic charges his customers $15 per visit plus $25 for every hour that he workson their vehicle. If he works on a van for 5 hours, how much will he charge thecustomer?
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(2) A grocery store makes a fruit basket consisting of 4 pears, 6 apples, 8 oranges, and 2bananas. If the store receives 11 orders for gift baskets on a certain day, how manypieces of fruit are they using all together?
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(3) A man finds three wallets on the ground, each containing $4. The next day,he finds five wallets, each containing $2.In all, how much did he find?
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(4) Suppose two classes are going on a field trip to the zoo. Thereare 28 people in one class and 22 people in the other class. The teacherswant to order lunch for all of the students, and in each lunch, theywant there to be 2 packages of crackers. How many packages of crackersshould the teachers order?
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(5)) The dance committee needs 3 balloons at each of the 15 tables. They also need 50 balloons for each of the 4 corners of the room. For other decorations, they need an extra 35 balloons, and the committee will order 20 extra balloons just in case.
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(6) An interior decorator charges $15 per square foot to lay a carpet, and an installation fee of $150. If the room is square and each side measures 12 feet, how much will it cost to carpet it?
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(7) A carpenter charges $10 per square foot to lay a floor. If a square-shaped hallway is 6 feet along one side, and the customer has a coupon for $25 off the total, then how much will the floor cost?
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(8) Mr. Smith charged Jill $32 for parts and $15 per hour for labor to repair her bicycle. If he spent 3 hours repairing her bike, how much does Jill owe him?
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(9) A store has 34 six-packs of Mountain Dew, 15 twelve-packs, and 60 single cans. Write an expression that will help solve for the total number of Mountain Dew soda cans. Solve the expression.
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(10A caterer charges a setup fee of $50, plus $20 per person. How much will the caterer charge if 35 people attend the party, and the customer has a coupon for $100 off the total?
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(11) Danielle bought 3 pairs of earrings on sale. Each pair sells for $4.50 but, because of the sale, they were half price.
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(12) Joy bought 4 books for $6.00 each. She used a $2 coupon. After the coupon, the tax came to $1.96. Joy’s father paid half of the final cost.
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