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Jim went to the bike store and purchased items for $52.89, $12.50, $47.75, and $49.50 Estimate the total amount of money Jim spent. A.$140 B. $145 C.$150 D.$160 please help me

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When adding them all up i get the exact amount of 162.64$. I would believe the estimated amount would then be D. 160$
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160 is the closest. The correct answer is 161, but when you estimate, you try to get the closest answer. 
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