You plan to buy holiday gifts for your coworkers. You want to buy 3 candles that cost $12.32 each after tax and 2 packs of stationery that cost $8.78 each after tax. How much money will you end up spending on each type of gift?

To calculate how much you will spend on each type of gift, let's break it down:

### For the candles:
- You are buying 3 candles.
- Each candle costs $12.32.

The total cost for the candles is:

\[
3 \times 12.32 = 36.96
\]

So, you will spend **$36.96** on the candles.

### For the stationery:
- You are buying 2 packs of stationery.
- Each pack costs $8.78.

The total cost for the stationery is:

\[
2 \times 8.78 = 17.56
\]

So, you will spend **$17.56** on the stationery.

### Conclusion:
- Total spent on candles = **$36.96**
- Total spent on stationery = **$17.56**

Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
1. What is the total amount of money spent on all the gifts combined?
2. If you buy 5 candles, how much will the total cost be?
3. What would the total cost be if there was a 10% discount on the stationery packs?
4. How much more do you spend on candles compared to stationery?
5. If you had a budget of $60, how much would you have left after buying these gifts?

**Tip:** When budgeting for multiple items, always multiply the quantity by the price per item before summing up the totals.

Calculate how much you will spend on 3 candles costing $12.32 each after tax and 2 packs of stationery costing $8.78 each after tax. Detailed breakdown and total spending on each type of gift.

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