Joslyn wants to buy 4 packs of pens for 12$ each and a pack of pencils for 6$ how much money does she need

If one pack of pens costs $12, then 4 packs of pens must cost 12×4 dollars, which is 48

4 packs of pens that cost $12 each is $48 for ONLY the pens.

If she also wants one pack of pencils that costs $6, then take the cost of the pens and add $6

$48+$6 is $54.

Joslyn needs $54 to buy the pens and pencils