Brody wants to build a model ship. He has already saved $30 for the materials and plans. The materials costs $24.89 and the plans cost $8.29. Brody says he has to save $5.11 more to pay for the materials and plans. Which explanation explains whether Brody is correct or not? A. Brody is correct. Estimation: 30.00 – 8.29 is about 22. $22 + $25 = $47. Brody needs to save about $47 more. B. Brody is not correct. Estimation: 24.89 – 8.29 is about 17. $30 – $17 = $13. Brody needs to save about $13 more. C. Brody is not correct. Estimation: 24.89 + 8.29 is about 33. $33 – $30 = $3. Brody needs to save about $3 more.
