Megan has 45.12$ in her purse she spends 7.89 for lunch and 21.25$ for a pair of sunglasses.Which is the best estimate for the amount of money Megan had left?

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Answer 1

To find the best estimate for the amount of money Megan has left after her purchases, first, we can round the amounts she spent and the amount she had initially:

• Megan's initial amount: $45.12 is approximately $45.
• Amount spent on lunch: $7.89 is approximately $8.
• Amount spent on sunglasses: $21.25 is approximately $21.

Now, we can subtract the rounded amounts:

Initial amount: $45
Total spent: $8 + $21 = $29

Now, subtract the total spent from the initial amount:

$45 - $29 = $16

So the best estimate for the amount of money Megan had left is approximately $16.