Lesson 5-5 Example Solve. CLOTHING Cynthia went school shopping. She spent $ for pants, $58.90 on tops, and $60.24 on shoes. She also purchased two skirts at $15 each. How much did she spend altogether? Understand Read the problem. Write what you know. Cynthia spent $ for pants. She spent $58.90 for tops. She spent $60.24 on shoes. She bought 2 skirts at $15 each.

Lesson 5-5 Example Plan Pick a strategy. One strategy is to solve a simpler problem.

Lesson 5-5 Example Solve Add the amounts spent for the pants, tops, and shoes. $ $ $60.24 = $ Add the cost of the skirts. $15 + $15 = $30 Add the cost of the skirts to the rest of the items purchased. $ $30 = $253.46

Lesson 5-5 Example Check Did you answer the question? You can check your the numbers in a different order.