Question

Carmen saved 592 pennies. Her sister saved 128 pennies. Together, they put 250 pennies in wrappers and took them to the bank. What is the total number of pennies, rounded to the nearest hundred, Carmen and her sister have left?

Answer 1

500 pennies

Explanation:

Given that

Carmen saved 592 pennies.

Her sister saved 128 pennies.

Together, they put 250 pennies in wrappers and took them to the bank

We need to find out the total number of pennies Carmen and her sister have left

So,

= 592 pennies + 128 pennies - 250 pennies

= 470 pennies

= 500 pennies