Jason is keeping track of the amount of money that he spends on gas each month. Below are the amounts for last month:
$24.75
$30.25
$34.60
$38.90
What is the best estimation for the amount that Jason spent on gas last month?
A) 20 + 30 + 30 + 40
B) 20 + 30 + 35 + 40
C) 25 + 30 + 35 + 40
D) 30 + 30 + 35 + 40
C is right.
I'll be glad to check your answer.
Oh, I'm not sure I know the answer. That's why I came here to see if someone knew. but I'm actually thinking C cause gas had gotten really expensive so I thought it was that answer.
To find the best estimation for the amount that Jason spent on gas last month, we need to find the average (mean) of the amounts given.
First, add up the amounts:
$24.75 + $30.25 + $34.60 + $38.90 = $128.50
Now divide the total by the number of amounts (4 in this case):
$128.50 / 4 = $32.125
Rounded to the nearest dollar, the average amount that Jason spent on gas last month is approximately $32.
Looking at the answer choices:
A) 20 + 30 + 30 + 40 = $120
B) 20 + 30 + 35 + 40 = $125
C) 25 + 30 + 35 + 40 = $130
D) 30 + 30 + 35 + 40 = $135
The best estimation for the amount that Jason spent on gas last month, based on the given amounts, is option A) $120.