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Paula wants to buy 3 shirts and 2 belts. The shirts cost $16.89 each, and the belts cost $8.97 each. Paula has $45. Which of these amounts is the best estimate of how much more money Paula needs in order to buy the shirts and belts?

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Answer:

Paula needs additional $23.61

Explanation:

Given


Shirts = 3


Belts = 2


Cost(shirt) = \$16.89


Cost(belt) = \$8.97


Amount = \$45

Required

Estimate how much money is needed more

First, we need to estimate the total amount of 3 shirts and 2 belts:


Total = Quantity * Cost


Total = 3 * \$16.89 + 2 * \$8.97


Total = \$50.67 + \$17.94


Total = \$68.61

Subtract the amount with Paula from the calculated total.


Difference = \$68.61-\$45


Difference = \$23.61

Hence:

Paula needs additional $23.61

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