Question 5 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A ? Distance Learning
Jose needs 6.2 lb of organic blueberries to make smoothies. Organic blueberries are on sale for $2.85 per pound. Jose estimates that he will need $12 to buy the 6.2 lb of blueberries. What is Jose’s error?
Answer
A
Jose did not make an error. His estimate of $12 is correct.
B
Jose incorrectly rounded $2.85 down to $2. The estimate should be $18.
C
Jose incorrectly rounded 6.2 up to 7.
D
Jose incorrectly multiplied 2 and 7. The estimate should be $14.