Question

Annie bought 55.56 cubic yards of

topsoil for $1.75 per cubic yard. Which is
a true statement?
OA. Annie paid $9.73 for the topsoil.
OB. Annie paid $97.23 for the topsoil.
Oc. Annie paid $973 for the topsoil.
OD. Annie paid $9,730 for the topsoil.

Answer 1

She paid $97.23 for the top soil. You just have to multiply 1.75 by 55.56. However, if you wanted to do this without actually solving the problem, it’s a rather easy guess. Since you know 55 times 1 is 55, choose the closest answer to it. Sometimes when it comes to math you don’t actually have to solve the problem, just take an educated guess. :)