A school bought pencils and pens. A pencil costs $2.50, while a pen costs $3.50. How much do 38 pencils and 56 pens cost? Let's answer step by step:
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The 38 pencils cost $2.5 x 38 = $95. The 56 pens cost $3.5 x 56 = $196. The total cost of 36 pencils and 56 pens is $95 + $196 = $291. The answer: 291.
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