Question

Courtney had $55 to spend at the fair. She paid $22.50 for rides and $14.25 for lunch and snacks. Courtney says she has $18.25 left to play games at the fair. Which explanation explains whether Courtney is correct or not? A. Courtney is not correct. Estimation: 22.50 – 14.25 is about 8. $55 – $8 = $47 There was about $47 left for Courtney to spend on games. B. Courtney is correct. Estimation: 22.50 + 14.25 is about 37. $55 – $37 = $18 There was about $18 left for Courtney to spend on games. C. Courtney is not correct. Estimation: 22.50 + 14.25 is about 37. $55 + $37 = $92 There was about $92 left for Courtney to spend on games. Question Resources

Answer 1

She has $55. She spent $22.50 on rides so now she has $32.50 . Then she spends $14.25 on lunch and snack so now she has $18.25.


A. would be wrong because Courtney IS correct, she has $18.25 left.

C. is also wrong because, again, Courtney IS correct.

So the only option left is B and it explains why Courtney is correct.

Option B is the correct answer.

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