Nico paid $15.32 for 4.3 pounds of blueberries. Nico estimated the cost per pound to be $5.00. Which statement explains Nico’s error?

To estimate the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the number of pounds. Choice B uses $15 ÷ 3 = $5, which explains Nico’s estimate. The error is rounding 4.3 pounds to 3; it should be rounded to 4, giving an estimate of about $15 ÷ 4 = $3.75 per pound.

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