Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Marcel bought a pen for $4, and a briefcase for five times the price. How much did Marcel pay for both items?

### Response:
The cost of the briefcase was 5 * 4 = $<<5*4=20>>20.
So for both items Marcel paid 20 + 4 = $<<20+4=24>>24.
#### 24