How do i use distributive property to simplify math problems

Mr switzer needs to buy new 1-foot tiles to cover his bathroom floor. the floor is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. each square foot of tile will cost $1.79. in dollars what will be the total cost of the tiles he needs to buy.

During your cycling trip, you and your friends often stayed in hostels. the prices of these are listed below. hostel standard room (price per night) with breakfast (price per night) super sleep hostels £22.45 £28.65 normandy nights £18.55 £25 zzzola hostels £24.50 £30.99 belgian beds £11.20 £18.55 night-time rest days ? £33 what is the range in cost for a single night, including both standard room prices and with breakfast prices?

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