Question

Which situation describes a time when it would be all right to round the numbers?

A.
Jesse wants some chain to make gates. He needs a piece that is 34.25 ft long and another piece 28.3 ft long. He thinks of rounding each length to the nearest foot. He would buy 62 ft of chain.

B.

Sherri is paying for a gift for her mom that costs $17.75. She gives the store clerk $20. The clerk thinks of rounding the price to the nearest dollar. She would give Sherri $2 in change.

c. Shana's pattern calls for a piece of roping that is 24.8 inches long and another that is 16.5 inches long. She thinks of rounding each length to the nearest inch. She would buy 42 inches of roping.

Answer 1

D.
The chef needs 3.25 lb of flour for one recipe and 2.4 lb for another recipe. He thinks of rounding each amount to the nearest pound. He would buy 5 lb of flour.

Answer 2

C makes the most sense