Ms. Hall bought 1/2 of a bushel of zucchini to put on her neighbor's porch. The zucchini cost $23.50 per bushel. She also bought a basket for $8.59 and 2.5 yards of ribbon at $0.88 per yard. Her neighbor was very pleased with the pretty basket of zucchini. How much did Ms.Hall spend?
1/2 bushel + basket + ribbon
23.50 * 1/2 + 8.59 + 2.5 * .88 = total spent = $ 22.54