In this question, importance has to be given to all the information's provided. Based on these information's the answer to the question can be reached. Total length of ribbon = 1.5 yards 1 yard = 3 foot 1.5 yards = 3 * 1.5 feet = 4.5 feet So the total length of the ribbon is 4.5 feet. Now Cost of 1 foot of ribbon = 10 cents Then Cost of 4.5 feet of ribbon = 10 * 4.5 cents = 45 cents. = 45/100 dollars = 0.45 dollars So the cost of the total ribbon in dollars is $0.45.