Question

Cruz wanted to buy 3 albums that cost $14.49 each. He said the total would be about $45. his sister Jessica said the total would be about $42

A) How do you think Cruz found his estimate? Is his estimate higher or lower than the actual total?

B) How do you think Jessica found her Estimate? Is her estimate higher or lower than the actual total?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A. Cruz rounded the price up to $15

so 15x3=$45

his estimate will be higher as he rounded up

B. Jessica rounded down to $14

so 14x3=$42

her estimate will be lower as she rounded down