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15. Althea wants to save $286.15 in a year to buy a new bicycle. She estimates that she needs to save $4.50 each week to reach her goal. Is Althea's estimate reasonable? Justify your answer. 6.NS.2

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Answer:

No, Althea's estimate is unreasonable

Explanations:

Note:

Number of weeks in a year = 52

If Althea saves $4.50 per week

Total savings in a year = $4.50 x 52

Total savings in a year = $234

Althea wants to buy a bicycle worth $286.15 at the end of the year

By saving $4.50 each week, Althea's savings at the end of the year($234) will be less than $286.15 needed to buy the bicycle.

Therefore, Althea's estimate is unreasonable

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