The cost of the briefcase was 5 * 4 = $<<5*4=20>>20.

So for both items Marcel paid 4 + 20 = $<<4+20=24>>24.

# Answer

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Marcel bought a pen for $4, and a briefcase for five times the price. How much did Marcel pay for both items?
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Marcel bought a pen for $4, and a briefcase for five times the price. How much did Marcel pay for both items?
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