Estimate the answer to the problem.
-In a shop that sells a variety of nuts, the prices of some items are as given below. If Sarah buys 2 lb of cashews, 1 lb of walnuts, and 2 lb of raisins, how much did she have to pay? $$\begin{array} { l | c }
\text { Item } & \text { Cost/lb } \
\hline \text { Almonds } & \$ 4.50 \
\text { Walnuts } & \$ 3.90 \
\text { Cashews } & \$ 4.90 \
\text { Pecans } & \$ 3.70 \
\text { Raisins } & \$ 3.10
\end{array}$$
A) $19.90
B) $16.00
C) $26.90
D) $23.80

Question

Estimate the answer to the problem.
-In a shop that sells a variety of nuts, the prices of some items are as given below. If Sarah buys 2 lb of cashews, 1 lb of walnuts, and 2 lb of raisins, how much did she have to pay? $$\begin{array} { l | c } 
\text { Item } & \text { Cost/lb } \
\hline \text { Almonds } & \$ 4.50 \
\text { Walnuts } & \$ 3.90 \
\text { Cashews } & \$ 4.90 \
\text { Pecans } & \$ 3.70 \
\text { Raisins } & \$ 3.10
\end{array}$$
A) $19.90
B) $16.00
C) $26.90
D) $23.80

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total cost is calculated as follows: 2 lb of cashews at $4.90/lb = $9.80, 1 lb of walnuts at $3.90/lb = $3.90, and 2 lb of raisins at $3.10/lb = $6.20. Adding these amounts gives $9.80 + $3.90 + $6.20 = $19.90.

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