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Example of distributive property in real life?

For math homework, I had to explain the distributive property and give an example of it in real life. I have the explanation, but i need an example from real life. Any idea?

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1. The three envelopes can be mailed using three 24c stamps and three 17c stamps, one of each on each envelope. What would you need if you just used one stamp on each envelope instead of two? 3(24 + 17) = 3(41) three 41c stamps