Question: Can you provide an in-depth solution for: Ted starts with $200. He buys 3 books for 16 dollars each and 3 pencils for 6 dollars each. How much did he spend in total?Hey there, could you help me solve this math problem: Ted starts with $200. He buys 3 books for 16 dollars each and 3 pencils for 6 dollars each. How much did he spend in total?
Answer: 
Ted spent a total of 3*16 = 48 dollars on books.
Ted spent a total of 3*6 = 18 dollars on pencils.
In total Ted spent 48+18 = 66 dollars.