Question

The drama teacher is making costumes for the school play. Each costume requires 1 and 2/3 yards of material and 3/4 of a yard of ribbon. The

material costs $2.99 per yard and the ribbon costs 59 cents per yard.
What is the approximate cost for 2 costumes
A. $11.95
B. $5.65
C. $9.00
D. $10.90

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

1. round 2.99 and 59 cents
2. multiply 60 times 2
3. 3 times 2
4. add