Question

Megan has $45.12 in her purse. She spends $7.89 for lunch and $21.25 for a pair of
sunglasses. Which is the best estimate for the amount of money Megan has left?
O A. $12
B. $16
C. $20
D. $24

Answer 1

the answer is B. $16.00 because when you do the math it comes up to 15.98

Answer 2

$6 is left with Megan.

What is an equation?

An equation is a mathematical statement with equality sign in between two mathematical expressions.

How to solve the problem?

Suppose she is left with $x.

Then as per the question

$45.12=$21.25+$7.89+$x

⇒$x=$15.98≈$16

Hence, Megan is left with $16.

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