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There are 17 floats in a parade. Each float is decorated with 1026 carnations. Carnations are sold 500 per box, and each box costs $189.50. Tell how much it will cost to decorate all 17 floats.
What is $6, 632.50 to decorate all 17 floats. (1026 X 17 is 17,442, the number of carnations needed total. 17442 divided by 500 is 34, remainder 442. Thus, 35 boxes are needed. 35 X 189.50 = 6, 632.50.)