For a graduation party Mrs. Kennedy prepares a meat tray. If she buys 3 pounds each of ham ($3.29) and turkey($4.79), 2 pounds of roast beef($6.29), and 1 pound of salami($3.89), how much will the meat cost?

Solution:

3*3.29+3*4.79+2*6.29+1*3.89=$40.71

So the total cost is $40.71