Question

4. Ryan wants to buy two video games.

One costs $35.89 and the other costs
$43.65. He estimates the total cost
of the two games to be about $80. Is
his estimate higher or lower than the
actual cost? Explain.

Answer 1

His estimate is lower than the actual cost. The actual cost is $86.10 after taxes.

Answer 2

Higher

35.89 + 43.65 = 79.54