as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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find the total price for 3 items, each costing 8.99.
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the total price for 3 items costing 8.99 each is 26.97.
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