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2006 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 1

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The following problem is from both the 2006 AMC 12A #1 and 2006 AMC 10A #1, so both problems redirect to this page.

Problem

Sandwiches at Joe's Fast Food cost \3 each and sodas cost \2 each. How many dollars will it cost to purchase 5 sandwiches and 8 sodas?

\mathrm{(A)}\ 31\qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 32\qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ 33\qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 34\qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 35

Solution

The 5 sandwiches cost 5\cdot 3=15 dollars. The 8 sodas cost 8\cdot 2=16 dollars. In total, the purchase costs 15+16=31 dollars. The answer is \mathrm{(A)}.

See also

2006 AMC 12A (ProblemsResources)
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First Question
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Problem 2
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2006 AMC 10A (ProblemsResources)
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First Question
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Problem 2
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