The estimated costs for remodelling the interior of an apartment are three 1-gallon cans of paint at $ 15.84 each, two paint brushes at $ 4.68 each, and $ 152 for a helper. The total estimated cost with the appropriate significant figures is $________.

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The cost of three 1-gallon cans of paint is:

3 x $15.84 = $47.52 (rounded to the nearest cent)

The cost of two paint brushes is:

2 x $4.68 = $9.36 (rounded to the nearest cent)

Adding up the cost of the paint and brushes, we get:

$47.52 + $9.36 = $56.88 (rounded to the nearest cent)

Finally, we add the cost of the helper:

$56.88 + $152 = $208.88

Rounded to the nearest dollar, the answer is $209, which is Choice C.

The Estimated Costs for Remodelling the Interior of an Apartment