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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Justin solved this problem. Marissa bought 6 boxes of nails. She paid $0.74 for each box. How much did Marissa pay for the nails? Justin thought the answer was $44.40. Is Justin's answer reasonable? A. Yes, Justin's answer is reasonable. B. No, Justin's answer should be closer to $0.44. C. No, Justin's answer should be closer to $4.40. D. No, Justin's answer should be closer to $440.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@DanJS

OpenStudy (danjs):

hi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hi i need help can you help me

OpenStudy (danjs):

6 boxes of nails at 74 cents per box is how much money?

OpenStudy (danjs):

6 x 0.74 = ...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4.44

OpenStudy (danjs):

Justin thought the price should be 44.40. Is that reasonable?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no?

OpenStudy (danjs):

Then which is 4.44 (the value you found) closer to, 0.44 , 4.40, or 44.40

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (danjs):

You think , $44.40 is near $4.44 ? that is a little unreasonable, The better choice would be B) $4.40 is near $4.44 , it is only 4 cents away

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (danjs):

im sorry that is C

OpenStudy (dbzfan836):

yes its should be closer too 4.40

OpenStudy (dbzfan836):

estimating

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait 0.44 or 4.40

OpenStudy (danjs):

which one is closest to 4.44 ? C) 4.40

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx bye have a great day

OpenStudy (dbzfan836):

welcome

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