Question

Kate needs 3 pieces of ribbon. She needs 2 pieces that are each 8.5 inches long and another piece that is 7.75 inches long. She has a piece of ribbon that is 24 inches long and she wants to know if it will be enough.
Which statements are true?
Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Kate estimates the total length by adding 9 + 9 + 8. She does not have enough ribbon.

B.
Kate calculates exactly how much ribbon she will need. She knows if she has enough ribbon.

C.
Kate estimates the total length by adding 8 + 8 + 7, which is less than 24. She has enough ribbon.

Answer 1

B is the correct answer