Jim Buys His School Supplies in Bulk

question 80

Multiple Choice

Jim buys his school supplies in bulk. On one particular shopping trip he bought 5 red pens at $1.29 each, 3 bluepens at $1.49 each, 6 green pens at $1.79 each and 9 black pens at $0.99 each. What was the average cost of apen?

• A) $1.33
• B) $1.29
• C) $0.99
• D) $1.39

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