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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?

Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 6 before dividing.
Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 3 before dividing.
Nico rounded $15.82 to $16.00 and 4.3 pounds to 4 before dividing.
Nico rounded $15.32 to $10.00 and 4.2 pounds to 2 before dividing.

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Answer:

B) Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 3 before dividing.

Explanation:

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Answer:

B. Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 3 before dividing.

Explanation:

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