question: Mishka bought 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of pants, and 3 pairs of shoes. One pair of shorts costs $16.50. One pair of pants costs $22.50 and one pair of shoes costs $42. How many dollars did Mishka spend on all the clothing items?
answer: 3 * (16.50 + 22.50 + 42) = $<<3*(16.50+22.50+42)=243>>243
  Mishka spent $243 on clothing.
  #### 243