Find the total amount saved if you buy five cans of soup and $2.99 each and use a buy four get one free

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To calculate the total amount saved when buying five cans of soup with a buy four get one free offer, follow these steps:

  1. Cost of one can of soup: $2.99

  2. Cost of five cans without any offers: \[ 5 \text{ cans} \times 2.99 \text{ dollars/can} = 14.95 \text{ dollars} \]

  3. Apply the buy four get one free offer:

    • You pay for only four cans and get one free, so you only pay for four cans.
    • Cost for four cans: \[ 4 \text{ cans} \times 2.99 \text{ dollars/can} = 11.96 \text{ dollars} \]
  4. Calculate the amount saved:

    • Original cost for five cans: $14.95
    • Cost after the offer: $11.96
    • Amount saved: \[ 14.95 \text{ dollars} - 11.96 \text{ dollars} = 2.99 \text{ dollars} \]

Thus, the total amount saved is $2.99.