College Math Placement Practice Test

What is the total cost of a dozen roses, five daisies, and three carnations if roses cost $50, daisies $2 each, and carnations $1 each?

1. $63

2. $61

3. $58

4. $59

The correct answer is: $63

To determine the total cost, we need to compute the cost for each type of flower individually and then sum these amounts. First, calculate the cost of the roses. The price for a dozen roses is given as $50. Next, find the cost of the daisies. Since each daisy costs $2, the cost for five daisies is calculated as follows: 5 daisies × $2/daisy = $10. Now, calculate the cost of the carnations. Each carnation is $1, so for three carnations, the cost is: 3 carnations × $1/carnation = $3. Now, we can add all the costs together: Cost of roses: $50 Cost of daisies: $10 Cost of carnations: $3 Total cost = $50 + $10 + $3 = $63. This gives us the total cost of $63, making it the correct choice. The other options do not match this total.