Teacher:You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Dan spent $ 11.76 on a snake toy , and a cage cost him $ 14.54 . Dan also found a dollar bill on the ground . What was the total cost of Dan 's purchases ?
Student:
26.3