To find the total cost, we calculate the cost for each type of produce separately and then sum them up.

Given prices:

• Apples: $2.89 per pound
• Tomatoes: $2.13 per pound
• Onions: $1.55 per pound

Given quantities:

• Apples: 22 pounds
• Tomatoes: 44 pounds
• Onions: 22 pounds

Step 1: Compute the cost for each item

$\text{Cost of apples} = 22 \times 2.89 = 63.58$ $\text{Cost of tomatoes} = 44 \times 2.13 = 93.72$ $\text{Cost of onions} = 22 \times 1.55 = 34.10$

Step 2: Compute the total cost

$\text{Total cost} = 63.58 + 93.72 + 34.10 = 191.40$

Final Answer:

The total cost is $191.40.

Would you like a breakdown of each calculation or a different approach?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your understanding:

1. What would be the total cost if Levi bought 30 pounds of each item?
2. If a discount of 10% is applied to the total cost, how much would Levi pay?
3. How much would 10 pounds of each item cost?
4. If the price of tomatoes increased by $0.50 per pound, what would be the new total cost?
5. If Levi paid with $200, how much change would he receive?

Tip: When dealing with multiple items and prices, breaking the calculations into smaller parts ensures accuracy.