Question

Marilyn bought cotton that sells for

$2.35 a yard. To the nearest cent,
how much will she pay for 3.5 yards
of cotton?
35

Answer 1

Answer: $8.23

Explanation: Multiply the cost-per-yard by the amount of yards and round to the nearest hundredth (nearest cent)

$2.35 · 3.5 yards ≈ $8.23