Question: Can you explain how to solve this math problem: 44 seniors need to receive awards.  Each senior receives a picture frame that costs $20.  Each picture frame needs to be etched with the logo for an additional 20% cost per frame.  2 of the seniors will also receive pins that are $5.  1/4 of the seniors are officers and they will need to receive cords that are $12 each.  How much will be spent on the senior gifts?
Answer: 
The cost per picture frame is $20 * 1.20 = $24.
Total cost for the senior's picture frames is 44 seniors * $24 = $1056.
The cost for pins will be 2 seniors * $5 = $10.
The number of seniors receiving cords is 1/4 * 44 = 11 seniors.
The total cost of cords is 11 seniors * $12 = $132.
The total cost of gifts for seniors is $1056 + $10 + $132 = $1198.