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A regular box of Lucky charms contains 14 oz. of cereal and the family size contains 15% more. Jamie buys three family size boxes and estimates this will be more than 50 oz. of cereal is Jamie's estimate
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A regular box of Lucky charms contains 14 oz. of cereal and the family size contains 15% more. Jamie buys three family size boxes and estimates this will be more than 50 oz. of cereal is Jamie's estimate correct? explain.

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So we do 15 percent of 14 = 2.1
We add 2.1 + 14 = 16.1
Do 16.1 times 3
The answer you will get is 48.3
48.3 is close to 50
Jamie's estimate is correct.
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