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Asey wants to buy some instruments for his niece and nephew. He has $40 to spend. Based on the prices listed below, what is the estimated total, rounded to the nearest dollar? Which explains why he can afford the tambourine and xylophone?

Tambourine: $13.95Xylophone $23.50

The estimated total to the nearest dollar is $38, so he can afford them.
The estimated total to the nearest dollar is $37, so he can afford them.
The estimated total to the nearest dollar is $36, so he can afford them.
The estimated total to the nearest dollar is $37.45, so he can afford them.

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Answer:

I would pick a, the estimated total to the nearest dollar is 38

Explanation:

13.95 rounded is 14

23.50 rounded is 24

24+14=38

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