Question

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?

Answer 1

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