Question

Analyze and Persevere

Javi is building
a birdhouse. Each of the four walls of the
birdhouse needs to be 5.5 inches long.
Javi has a piece of board that is 24.5 inches
long. Is the board long enough to be
cut into the four walls of the birdhouse?
Estimate using compatible numbers.

Answer 1

yes, the board is long enough

Explanation:

5.5 in x 4 walls = 22 inches

The board is 24.5 in, so there is enough.

24.5 > 22, there is an extra 2.5 in left over.