Shannon bought three dozen party favors for $1.24 each. To estimate the total cost she thought of 36 as 9x4, and she thought of $1.24 as $1.25. Then she multiplied the three numbers.

a. What was Shannon's estimate of the cost?

b. To find the cost quickly, which two numbers should she multiply first?

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Aryanna Hatfield · Answer 1

A. Her estimate of the cost is $45

b. She should multiply 9 x 4

Shannon bought three dozen party favors for $1.24 each. To estimate the total cost she thought of 36 as 9x4, and she thought of $1.24 as $1.25. Then she multiplied the three numbers.a. What was Shannon's estimate of the cost?b. To find the cost quickly, which two numbers should she multiply first?