Question

Nico paid $15.32 for 4.3 pounds of blueberries. Nico estimated the cost per pound to be $5.00. Which statement explains Nico’s error?

A. Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 6 before dividing.
B. Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 3 before dividing.
C. Nico rounded $15.82 to $16.00 and 4.3 pounds to 4 before dividing.
D. Nico rounded $15.32 to $10.00 and 4.2 pounds to 2 before dividing.

Answer 1

B. Nico rounded $15.32 to $15.00 and 4.3 pounds to 3 before dividing. Step-by-step explanation

Answer 2

B.is the answer becuase 15 ÷ 3 = 5