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We know that there will not be a rounding error, as the total amount rounded is clearly less than <math> \textdollar 0.50 </math>. | We know that there will not be a rounding error, as the total amount rounded is clearly less than <math> \textdollar 0.50 </math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 29 October 2024
Problem
Mindy made three purchases for 
dollars, 
dollars, and 
dollars. What was her total, to the nearest dollar?
Solution
The three prices round to 
, 
, and 
, which have a sum of 
.
We know that there will not be a rounding error, as the total amount rounded is clearly less than 
.
Video Solution by WhyMath
See Also
| 2006 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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