Ciara is making a new dance ourtfit. She need 2 1/2 yards of fabric for the shawl. She needs 1 1/4 yards of fabric for the dress. If she has 3 yards of fabric, how much more does she need? If each yard of fabric costs $ 7.98, how much money does Ciara need?

1. Add the length of the fabrics together. 2 1/2 + 1 1/4 = 3 3/4. Ciara needs 3 3/4 yards of fabric in total.

2. Subtract 3 from 3 3/4. 3 3/4 - 3 = 3/4. Ciara needs 3/4 yard more of fabric.

3. Multiply $7.98 by 3/4. 3/4 * $7.98 = $5.985. Round to the nearest hundredth to get $5.99.

Ciara needs $5.99 to pay for the rest of her fabric.