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Round each number to the nearest tenth. what is the best estimate for the difference of 264.72 128.49?

a.137
b.136.3
c.136.2
d.130

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264.72 will be rounded to 264.7 since two is less than five. All numbers after the seven will become zeros. 128.49 turns into 128.5 since nine is greater than five. All numbers after the 5 turn to zeros. 264.7-128.5=136.2, Therefore, your answer is c.

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