+8262 multiple-choice
A city had 3.57 inches of rain in April, 7.30 inches of rain in May, and 5.14 inches of rain in June. Which is the best estimate for the amount of rainfall the city had during the three month period?
A. less than 14 inches
B. About 15 inches
C. About 16 inches
D. More than 17 inches
+4473 3.57 --> ~4.
7.30 --> ~7.
5.14 --> ~5.
4+7+5 = C, ~16 inches of rain.
+4473 3.57 --> ~4.
7.30 --> ~7.
5.14 --> ~5.
4+7+5 = C, ~16 inches of rain.
+4473 Note:
1) 4 - 3.57 = 0.43
2) 7 - 7.3 = -0.3
3) 5 - 5.14 = -0.14
0.43 - 0.3 - 0.14 = -0.01
We basically estimated and ended up being 0.01 short...the exact answer is 16.01.
