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Gina wants to ship three books that weigh 2 pounds, 1 pounds and pound. Which is the best estimate for the total weight of the three books?
(A) pounds
(B) 4 pounds
(C) 5 pounds
(D) 6 pounds
Solution
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1 of 2First, those weights in pounds we need to be fractions, so, we have the following:
Because now we have fractions and , we have to add them in order to find their sum and the best estimate for the total weight of those three books.
So, $\textbf{conclusion is the best estimate is pounds.}$
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