Explain how to estimate the sum of the distances ran in the three months to the nearest kilometer.
A 2-column table with 3 rows titled Total Distance Andrea Ran (kilometers). Column 1 has entries March, April, May. Column 2 has entries 48.7, 31.2, 35.66.
To estimate the sum of the distances ran in the three months to the nearest kilometer, follow these steps:
1. Look at the first column of the table and note the three months listed: March, April, and May.
2. Look at the second column of the table and note the corresponding distances for each month: 48.7 kilometers in March, 31.2 kilometers in April, and 35.66 kilometers in May.
3. Round each distance to the nearest kilometer:
- 48.7 kilometers rounds to 49 kilometers
- 31.2 kilometers rounds to 31 kilometers
- 35.66 kilometers rounds to 36 kilometers
4. Add up the rounded distances: 49 + 31 + 36 = 116 kilometers.
5. Therefore, the estimated sum of the distances ran in the three months to the nearest kilometer is 116 kilometers.