Math Snap
PROBLEM
Estimate the sum to the nearest dollar: $ 71.54 + $ 49.55 + $ 117.28 ≈ $ \square.
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The numbers given are in dollars and cents.
. We need to estimate the sum to the nearest dollar.
STEP 2
First, we need to round each amount to the nearest dollar.For $71.54, it is closer to $72 than to $71, so we round it up to $72.
For $49.55, it is closer to $50 than to $49, so we round it up to $50.
For $117.28, it is closer to $117 than to $118, so we round it down to $117.
STEP 3
Now, we add up the rounded amounts to estimate the total sum.
Total\, sum = \($\)72 + \($\)50 + \($\)117
SOLUTION
Calculate the total sum.
Total\, sum = \($\)72 + \($\)50 + \($\)117 = \($\)239The estimated sum of $71.54, $49.55, and $117.28 to the nearest dollar is $239.
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