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miguel recived a $50 gift card to a bookstore.He would like to buy 3 books that cost $15.75 each including tax.He estimates that he cannot buy all three books becuase each book cost about $20, and all three books would cost $60.Is his estimate reasonable?Explan your reason

User Przemek
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Yes, he rounded to the nearest number which would make it a close answer.


(I did the math and it was $47.25 so you could also say no.)
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that is correct because he only has 50$ and all three books cost 60$ so he doesn't have enough hope i helped
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