How can you find the problem solve for this one.. I did in my own way.. I found that answer was not same as what I had... it is 486lbs...Need your help so I can explain to my students. Thanks

here is the question:

The food stand at the zoo sold 2,514 pounds of hamburger last month. The average cost of a pound of hamburger is $2.Jeremy estimates that about 6,000 worth hamburger was sold last month. Is this less than or greater than the exact answer?

The question is basically multiple choice with two choices: less than, or greater than. So an answer of 486lbs would not be the final answer here.

The answer would be greater than because this is a two part question

i mean less than

To find the exact answer and determine if Jeremy's estimate is less than or greater than the exact answer, we can follow these steps:

1. Multiply the total pounds of hamburger sold (2,514 pounds) by the cost per pound ($2) to find the total cost of hamburger sold last month.

2,514 pounds × $2/pound = $5,028

Therefore, the exact total cost of hamburger sold last month is $5,028.

2. Now, compare this exact answer to Jeremy's estimate of $6,000.

We can see that the exact answer of $5,028 is less than Jeremy's estimate of $6,000.

Hence, Jeremy's estimation of $6,000 is greater than the exact answer.

So, the answer to your question is that Jeremy's estimate is greater than the exact answer.

To explain this to your students, you can use the steps outlined above and emphasize the importance of accurately calculating the total cost by multiplying the pounds of hamburger sold by the cost per pound. You can also explain how estimates can sometimes differ from the exact answer, and it's important to use precise methods of calculation to avoid any confusion or error.