Karly is making a new dance outfit. She needs 2 ½ yards of fabric for the shawl. She needs 1 ¾ yards of fabric for the dress. If she has 3 yards of fabric, how much more does she need. If each yard of fabric costs $7.98, how much money does Karly need?
+1224 fabric required: 2 1/2 + 1 3/4 = 3 + 1/2 + 3/4 = 4 1/4 yards
fabric in possession: 3 yards
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need to purchase 4 1/4 - 3 = 1 1/4 yards
total cost = (1 1/4) * ($7.98) = $9.98 (to the nearest cent)
