Samantha is making some floral arrangements. The table shows the prices for one-half dozen of each type of flower.
Part A Samantha wants to buy 6 roses, 4 carnations, and 8 tulips. She estimates that she will spend about $14 on these flowers. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
Part B Along with the flowers, Samantha bought 4 packages of glass beads and 2 vases. The vases cost $3.59 each and the total sales tax was $1.34. The total amount she paid was $28.50, including sales tax. Explain a strategy she could use to find the cost of 1 package of glass beads.