Sienna wants to set up a special fund so she can save to buy presents for her friends and family throughout the year. If her gift purchases last year totalled $580, estimate how much she should save each month to have approximately the same amount available for gifts next year? a. Approximately $480 b. Approximately $58. c. Approximately $48 d. Approximately $96

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Declan Stevenson

16 March, 14:23

Sienna wants to set up a special fund so she can save to buy presents for her friends and family throughout the year. If her gift purchases last year totalled $580, estimate how much she should save each month to have approximately the same amount available for gifts next year? a. Approximately $480 b. Approximately $58. c. Approximately $48 d. Approximately $96

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Sebastian Mcpherson · Answer 1

If she wants to have the approximately the same amount for gifts next year, she should save each month:

$580 : 12 = $48.33 ≈ $48

Answer: C) Approximately $48