Question

Diego buys 4.25 pounds of mushrooms. Each pound costs $2.99. Which expression gives the best estimate of the cost of the mushrooms?

(4)($2)
(4)($3)
(5)($2)
(5)($3)

Answer 1

(4)($3)​

Explanation:

Answer 2

(4)($3)

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Quantity of mushroom bought = 4.25pounds

Cost of each mushroom = $2.99

Unknown:

Best estimate for the cost of the mushroom = ?

Solution:

The cost of the mushroom is:

Total cost = quantity of mushroom bought x cost of each mushroom

Total cost = 4.25 x 2.99

You can round 4.25 to 4 and 2.99 to 3

Or 4 x 3 = $12