Pencils cost $0.24 each, and pens cost $.79 each. Mrs. Trevino bought 6 pencils and 5 pens. How much did she pay for the pencils and pens in dollars and cents?

For the pencils, she paid: $1.44

For the pens, she paid: $3.95

Step-by-step explanation:

Pencils cost $0.24each.

Pens cost $0.79 each.

Mrs. Trevino bought 6 pencils and 5 pens.

For the pencils, she paid: 6 * $0.24 = $1.44

For the pens, she paid: 5 * $0.79 = $3.95