The estimated costs for remodelling the interior of an apartment are: three 1-gallon cans of paint at $12.89 each,two paint brushes at $12.22 each,and $145 for a helper.The total estimated cost with the appropriate significant figures is $_______.
A) 208.11
B) 2.1 ×
C) 208
D) 2 ×
E) 208.1

Question

The estimated costs for remodelling the interior of an apartment are: three 1-gallon cans of paint at $12.89 each,two paint brushes at $12.22 each,and $145 for a helper.The total estimated cost with the appropriate significant figures is $_______.
A) 208.11 
B) 2.1 × 
C) 208 
D) 2 × 
E) 208.1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cost of three 1-gallon cans of paint is: $12.89/can x 3 cans = $38.67
The cost of two paint brushes is: $12.22/brush x 2 brushes = $24.44
Adding the cost of a helper, the total estimated cost is:
$38.67 + $24.44 + $145 = $208.11
To the appropriate significant figures, the answer is $208.

The Estimated Costs for Remodelling the Interior of an Apartment