Alexander spends 5 * $1 = $<<5*1=5>>5 on apples.

He spends 2 * $2 = $<<2*2=4>>4 on oranges.

In total, he spends $5 + $4 = $<<5+4=9>>9.

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Alexander is going food shopping. If he buys 5 apples for $1 each and 2 oranges for $2 each, how much does he spend?
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Alexander is going food shopping. If he buys 5 apples for $1 each and 2 oranges for $2 each, how much does he spend?
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