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To find the total cost for Mr. Imani to purchase 10 packs of paper and 30 notebooks, we can use the following equation based on the prices given:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 1.25p + 2.50n
\]
Where:
- \( p = 10 \) (packs of paper)
- \( n = 30 \) (notebooks)
Now, substituting the values into the equation:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 1.25(10) + 2.50(30)
\]
Calculating each part:
1. For the packs of paper:
\[
1.25 \times 10 = 12.50
\]
2. For the notebooks:
\[
2.50 \times 30 = 75.00
\]
Now, add those two results together to get the total cost:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 12.50 + 75.00 = 87.50
\]
Thus, the total cost for Mr. Imani to purchase 10 packs of paper and 30 notebooks is **$87.50**. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**$87.50**