Olivia spent less than $90. She already bought a toy helicopter at $20.50. She tried to use up all her money and bought another two items.
- Name the two items. Give your answers in letters. (Eg a, b)
- What was the total cost for the two items?
(a)
Estimated amount that Madam Olivia left to spend on the 2 items
= 90 - 20.50
= $69.50
Round off each number to the nearest tens for a more accurate estimation.
(a) Cube: $20.70 ≈ $20
(b) Guitar: $52.90 ≈ $50
(c) Cushion: $30.60 ≈ $30
(d) Ball: $36.60 ≈ $40
30 + 40 = 70
70 is nearest to 69.50.
Total amount spent on the two items
= 30.60 + 36.60
= $67.20
To use up all her money to buy another 2 items, she cannot exceed $69.50.
The total amount of $67.20 is nearest to and less than $69.50.
So, Olivia bought (c) Cushion and (d) Ball.
Answer(s): (a) c, d; (b) $67.20