Question

Diego buys 4.25 pounds of mushrooms. Each pound costs $2.99. Which expression gives the best estimate of the cost of the mushrooms?
(4)($2)
(4)($3)
(5)($2)
(5)($3)

Answer 1

Answer:

(4)($3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Quantity of mushroom bought = 4.25pounds

Cost of each mushroom  = $2.99

Unknown:

Best estimate for the cost of the mushroom = ?

Solution:

The cost of the mushroom is:

 Total cost = quantity of mushroom bought x cost of each mushroom

  Total cost  = 4.25 x 2.99

    You can round 4.25 to 4 and 2.99 to 3

                  Or  4 x 3 = $12

Answer 2

Answer:

(4)($3)​

Step-by-step explanation: