Question

PPPLLLZZ I NEED HELPP You plan to begin your journey in San Jose and make stops in Denver and Chicago on your way to New York City. Your father says that your journey will be about 3,000 miles. Is this a close estimation of the distance? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Yes, because 3,074.6 rounded would be closest to 3,000

Explanation:

San Jose to Denver is 1,281 miles

Denver to Chicago is 1,004.7 miles

Chicago to new york city is 788.9 miles

When added up the total mileage is 3,074.6 miles

Answer 2

Yes

Explanation:

San Jose to Denver is 1281 miles

Denver to Chicago is 1002 miles

Chicago to New York is 789 miles

1281+1002+789 =3072

3000 miles is a close estimate

Our estimate is within 100 miles so I would say it is close