Question

Solve the problem and explain how estimation could be used to make sure the answer is reasonable.

Olivia bought some bananas for $3.55 and some ice cream for $3.25.

About how much change did Olivia get from $10.00?

A.
Answer: Olivia got $3.20 in change.
Estimation: 3.55 + 3.25 is about 7.
$10 – $7 = $3
Olivia got about $3 in change.

B.
Answer: Olivia got $3.50 in change.
Estimation: 3.55 + 3.25 is about 7.
$7 ÷ 2 = $3.50
Olivia got about $3.50 in change.

C.
Answer: Olivia got $16.80 in change.
Estimation: 3.55 + 3.25 is about 7.
$10 + $7 = $17
Olivia got about $17 in change.

Answer 1

Hello

Answer 2

Hello

Answer 3

Did you already take a try at it or are you a bit lost?

Answer 4

I tried but i got confused

Answer 5

i suck at math lol

Answer 6

It’s okay. I used to suck at math too but it isn’t that bad. What did you try doing before?

Answer 7

oh sorry to bother you i just figured it out i was adding wrong
xD

Answer 8

Haha it’s okay. For this one it was just turning the decimals into whole numbers, rounding up basically, then adding them and subtracting the sum from 10. Is that what you did?

Answer 9

yea xD

Answer 10

Okay cool. If you have anymore math problems just tag me by doing @Shadow

Answer 11

I will thanks

Answer 12

No problem. Be sure to close the question when you’re done with needing help.

Answer 13

I believe the answer would be A

Answer 14

ok xD Im new at this Im normally on brainly

Answer 15

Bye thanks