Question

SHOPPING Sera went to the mall and made four purchases. She spent $2.85, $5.11, $7.89, and $4.15. Use mental math to determine how much money Sera spent at the mall.

Answer 1

Answer:

She spent around 20$

Step-by-step explanation:

add all whole numbers and estimate the cents.

Answer 2

Answer:

$20.00  

Step-by-step explanation:

  $2.85 =   3.00  - 0.15

  $5.11   =   5.00 + 0.11

  $7.89 =   8.00 + 0.11      Mentally cancel the 0.11s

  $4.15 =   4.00 + 0.15     Mentally cancel the 0.15s

TOTAL = 20.00 + 0.00

TOTAL = $20.00