Question 5 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A ? Distance Learning
Round steak costs $6.95 per pound. Sara wants to buy 9.5 pounds of round steak which she estimates will cost $54. Which statement about Sara’s estimate is true?
Answer
A
Sarah rounded $6.95 and 9.5 up. $54 is enough money to buy the steak.
B
Sarah incorrectly multiplied 9 and 6. Her estimate should be $63.
C
Sarah rounded 9.5 up to 10. Her estimate of $54 is too high.
D
Sarah rounded $6.95 and 9.5 down. Her estimate of $54 is too low.