Seven friends share the cost of a gift. Each friend pays $4.45. The gift costs $37.50. Can the friends buy the gift? Use estimation to justify your answer.
A. Yes; round 7 to 10, $4.45 to $4, and $37.50 to $38.
10 × $4 = $40, and $40 > $38.
B. Yes; round $4.45 to $5 and $37.50 to $35.
7 × $5 = $35, and $35 = $35.
C. No; round $4.45 to $5 and $37.50 to $40.
7 × $5 = $35, and $35 < $40.
D. No; round $4.45 to $4 and $37.50 to $38.
7 × $4 = $28, and $28 < $38.
