Question

Lynette and Amber are planning their eighth-grade graduation ceremony. They are shopping for decorations for the stage.

They want to buy a balloon arch that costs $89.95.
They also want to buy some flower arrangements that cost $9.75 each.
They can spend no more than $250.

Lynette thinks that they can buy the balloon arch and 16 flower arrangements, but Amber thinks they can buy the balloon arch and 20 flower arrangements. Which girl's estimate is more reasonable?

A-Amber's, because the flower arrangements will cost about $100
B-Lynette's, because 16 flower arrangements will be about $160
C-Lynette's, because the arch will cost about one-half of their funds
D-Amber's, because $160 will be left for the flowers after buying the arch

Answer 1

To determine which girl's estimate is more reasonable, we compared the cost of the balloon arch and the number of flower arrangements they can buy. Lynette's estimate of $245.95 is closer to their budget of $250, making it more reasonable.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which girl's estimate is more reasonable, we need to compare the cost of the balloon arch and the number of flower arrangements they can buy within their budget of $250.

Lynette's estimate is to buy the balloon arch and 16 flower arrangements. The cost of the balloon arch is $89.95, and 16 flower arrangements would cost 16 * $9.75 = $156. Therefore, Lynette's estimate would cost $89.95 + $156 = $245.95.

Amber's estimate is to buy the balloon arch and 20 flower arrangements. The cost of the balloon arch is the same, $89.95, and 20 flower arrangements would cost 20 * $9.75 = $195. Therefore, Amber's estimate would cost $89.95 + $195 = $284.95.

Comparing the two estimates, Lynette's estimate of $245.95 is closer to their budget of $250, so Lynette's estimate is more reasonable.

Answer 2

B

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