Question

Sebastian drove for 2.2 hours at an average rate of 43.5 miles per hour. He calculates that he drove 95.7 miles. He knows the answer should be near 80, because 40 times 2 is 80. Which best explains Sebastian’s actual solution?

Answer 1

Answer: A. The actual product is reasonable because it is near 80 but greater than 80. Both factors were rounded down, making the estimate lower than the actual product.

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Answer 2

Answer: A. The actual product is reasonable because it is near 80 but greater than 80. Both factors were rounded down, making the estimate lower than the actual product.

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