Sharon solved this problem.
the zoo needs 1436 pounds of hay each week to feed the animals. hay costs $2.00 per pound. about how much does the zoo spend on hay each week?
sharon said the zoo would spend $718 on hay each week.
is sharon's answer reasonable?
a.
yes, because 1500 ÷ 2 = 750, and the zoo needs 1436 pounds of hay each week, so the answer will be a bit more than this estimate.
b.
yes, because 1400 ÷ 2 = 700, and the zoo needs 1436 pounds of hay each week, so the answer will be a bit more than this estimate.
c.
no, because 1500 • 2 = 3000, and the zoo needs 1436 pounds of hay each week, so the answer will be a bit more than this estimate.
d.
no, because 1400 • 2 = 2800, and the zoo needs 1436 pounds of hay each week, so the answer will be a bit more than this estimate.