Question

Jamie needs some clothes for school. He will purchase 5 socks for $ 1.31 each, 3 dozen t-shirts at $ 2.34 a dozen, and a pair of jeans for $13.38 . Jamie estimates that he will spend 35.00 on clothes . is Jamie estimation reasonable ? How much will he spend exactly?

Answer 1

jamie’s answer was reasonable

jamie spent $26.95

Answer 2

he was a little bit off but he was close because it $26.95

Explanation:

1. 5 x 1.31= 6.55

2. 3x2.34=7.02

3. 6.55+7.02+13.38= 26.95