Which describes a situation when an estimation is appropriate?

A.
Margo wants to buy a sweater for $15.98 and a pair of socks for $1.98. She has $20. She wants to know if she has enough money to buy both.

B.
Margo buys a sweater for $15.98 and a pair of socks for $1.98. She gives the cashier $20. The cashier wants to know how much change to give Margo.

Question

Which describes a situation when an estimation is appropriate?	
 
 A.
Margo wants to buy a sweater for $15.98 and a pair of socks for $1.98. She has $20. She wants to know if she has enough money to buy both.
 
 B.
Margo buys a sweater for $15.98 and a pair of socks for $1.98. She gives the cashier $20. The cashier wants to know how much change to give Margo.

anonymous · Answer

will give medal

danjs · Answer

how much change is usually a precise value

danjs · Answer

You can estimate if you have enough quickly by rounding those costs to whole values

anonymous · Answer

then its b