What is the estimated sum of an orange that costs $0.69 and a hot pepper that costs $0.15 if their prices are rounded to the nea

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quester [9]

3 years ago

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What is the estimated sum of an orange that costs $0.69 and a hot pepper that costs $0.15 if their prices are rounded to the nea

rest ten cents and then added together?
(A)$0.70
(B)$0.80
(C)$0.90
(D)$1.00

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Mariulka [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-21T04:41:35+03:00

Mariulka [41]3 years ago

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The answer is (c)

- Since $0.69 has a nine in the ones column, you'd round it up to $0.70.

- Since $0.15 has a five in the ones column, you'd also round it up. To $0.20.

- $0.20+$0.70=$0.90