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QuizMultiple Choice

Estimating and Finding Decimal Products

Question 14 • ACHS-Fundamental Algebra A-CR

Johanna buys 11.2 pounds of tomatoes. Each pound costs $4.19. Which expression gives the best estimate of the cost of the tomatoes?

Answer
A
(12)($5)
B
(12)($4)
C
(11)($5)
D
(11)($4)

Explanation

Round 11.2 pounds to 11 pounds and $4.19 per pound to $4. Multiplying these estimates gives (11)($4), or about $44. The closest choice is D.

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