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PROBLEM
La señora Swanson y 2 vecinos compraron una cortadora de césped para compartir. La cortadora de césped cuesta \(\) 358.40$. Describe cómo puedes estimar la parte del costo de cada persona.
Usando números compatibles, resulta en que cada persona paga alrededor de \(\)\square$.
STEP 1
1. The total cost of the lawnmower is $358.40.
2. The cost is to be shared equally among Mrs. Swanson and 2 neighbors, making a total of 3 people.
3. We need to estimate each person's share using compatible numbers.
STEP 2
1. Identify compatible numbers.
2. Divide the compatible number by 3.
3. Estimate the cost per person.
STEP 3
Identify a compatible number close to $358.40 that is easy to divide by 3.
In this case, $360 is a compatible number because it is close to $358.40 and divisible by 3.
STEP 4
Divide the compatible number by 3 to estimate each person's share.
SOLUTION
Estimate the cost per person using the result from Step 2.
Each person pays approximately $120.
The estimated share of the cost for each person is:
\boxed{\($\)120}
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