Punkin

Mathematics

23 June, 00:35

Bruce evaluates the expression on a math quiz, 8.8 : 2.7 and gets an answer of 4.14.

Is this a reasonable answer?

A.

Since 8.8 rounds to 8 and 2.7 rounds to 3, so division rounds to 3. His answer of 4.14 rounds to 4. So, it is reasonable.

B.

Since 8.8 rounds to 9 and 2.7 rounds to 3, so division rounds to 3. His answer of 4.14 rounds to 5. So, it is reasonable.

C.

Since 8.8 rounds to 9 and 2.7 rounds to 2, so division rounds to 5. His answer of 4.14 rounds to 4. So, it is not reasonable.

D.

Since 8.8 rounds to 9 and 2.7 rounds to 3, so division rounds to 3. His answer of 4.14 rounds to 4. So, it is not reasonable.