Question

Jessica has $50 to buy a jacket and a hat in the store. A jacket costs $39.08 and a hat costs $12.55. Jessica says she stays within the budget. Is she correct? Explain.

Jessica is correct. $39.08 rounds to $30 and $12.55 rounds to $20, and $30 + $20 = $50.

Jessica is correct. $39.08 + $12.55 = $51.63, which is less than $50.

Jessica is correct. $39.08 rounds to $40 and $12.55 rounds to $10, and $10 + $40 = $50.

Jessica is incorrect. $39.08 + $12.55 = $51.63, which is greater than $50

Answer 1

Jessica is incorrect. $39.08 + $12.55 = $51.63, which is greater than $50

Explanation:

Money doesn't round out in a store.