Question

The table below shows the weights of three packages that were mailed at a post office. Package Weight (pounds) 1. 0.77 2. 2.9 3. 1.12 Which is the best estimate of the total weight, in pounds, of the three packages? O A 3 O B. 4 O C. 5 O D. 6

Answer 1

To find the estimate of the three item

We will follow the steps below:

The first package weighs 0.77 pound, this is approximately 1 pound

The second package weighs 2.9 pounds, this is approximately 3 pounds

The third package weighs 1.12 pounds, this is approximately 1 pounds

So the estimate of the total weights = 1 + 3+1 = 4 pounds