Question

Ryan wants to buy two video games. One costs $35.89 and the other costs $43.65. He estimates the total cost of the two games to be about $80. Is his estimate higher or lower than the actual cost? Explain.

Answer 1

Actual cost = 35.89 + 43.65 = 79.54 so it is some what lower than estimated cost.

Explanation:

Answer 2

His estimation was slightly higher because the cost combined equals 79.54