Question

Carlotta drove 72.6 miles on Monday. She drove 84.18 miles on Tuesday. Which gives the best estimate for how many more miles Carlotta drove on Tuesday?

A)84 – 73 = 11 miles
B)73 – 84 = 11 miles
C)85 – 72 = 13 miles
D)84 – 71 = 13 miles

Answer 1

Answer: A. 84 – 73 = 11 mi

Answer 2

A)84 – 73 = 11 miles

Explanation:

On Tuesday she drove 84 miles (rounding to the nearest mile)

On Monday she drove 73 miles (rounding to the nearest mile)

Tuesday's mileage - Mondays miles = difference in miles

84-73 = 11 miles