The table below shows the cost per pound of different vegetables.Prices of VegetablesVegetableCost (per pound)Potatoes$3.89Squash$4.68Carrots$1.67Cucumbers$2.59What is the estimated cost for 7.8 pounds of potatoes?

Potatoes cost $3.89 per pound, which is about $4. Also, 7.8 pounds is about 8 pounds. Multiplying the estimates gives $4 × 8 = $32, so the estimated cost is $32 (choice C).

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