Question

Ethan is buying clothes for a camping trip. A pair of hiking boots costs $96, a flannel shirt costs $33, a pair of shorts costs $17, and a light jacket costs $48. Round each amount to the nearest ten dollars to estimate of the total cost of Ethan’s purchases.

A. 130
B. 150
C. 180
D. 200

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

$96 is rounded to $100,

$33 is rounded to $30,

$17 is rounded to $20,

and $48 is rounded to $50.

Then, add them all together to get $200

Answer 2

d. 200

Explanation:

if the second digit is above 5, you round up. if it's below 5, you round down. so 96=100, 33=30, 17=20, and 48=50.