Question

3. Molly bought four rose bushes for $16.40 each. Use

mental math to find the total cost of the bushes.
Justify your answer by using the Distributive Property.

Answer 1

$65.60

Explanation:

4×16.40 = 4×(16+0.40) = (4×16) + (4×0.40) = 64 + 1.60 = 65.60