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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-20

Peter decided that the total cost for a $24.55 pair of jeans and a $12.25 shirt was $26.80. Was Peter's answer reasonable? Explain why or why not.

Asked by viviyaneli

Answer (2)

No because
24.55

12.25
1

24.50

12.20
24.00

12.00 .80 20.00

10.00 6.80


The answer is 36.80 so he was 10.00 off.

Answered by PenguinAshley | 2024-06-10

Peter's total cost of $26.80 for a pair of jeans and a shirt is not reasonable. The correct total is $36.80, indicating he made a mistake in his calculation. Therefore, Peter's answer is incorrect and much lower than the actual total cost.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-01-27