A shopkeeper buys $5.2$ kg of apples at ₹$4.75$ per kg and $3.8$ kg of oranges at ₹$3.25$ per kg. How much does he spend in total?

Step-by-step solution

1. Calculate cost of apples: $5.2\times 4.75$.
2. Write $5.2$ as $5+0.2$ and multiply: $5\times 4.75=23.75$ and $0.2\times 4.75=0.95$.
3. Add: $23.75+0.95=24.70$.
4. Calculate cost of oranges: $3.8\times 3.25$.
5. Write $3.8$ as $3+0.8$ and multiply: $3\times 3.25=9.75$ and $0.8\times 3.25=2.60$.
6. Add: $9.75+2.60=12.35$.
7. Add the two costs: $24.70+12.35=37.05$.
8. Thus, the shopkeeper spends ₹37.05 in total.

Concept tested: Multiplying and adding decimals

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked