Lee needs some school supplies. He will buy 3 notebooks for $1.29 each, 2 dozen

pencils at $3.45 a dozen and a box of pens for $14.85 a box. Lee estimates that he

will spend about $25 on these school supplies.

Is Lee's estimation reasonable? How much will he spend exactly?

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Jaida Richard

9 December, 03:36

Lee needs some school supplies. He will buy 3 notebooks for $1.29 each, 2 dozen

pencils at $3.45 a dozen and a box of pens for $14.85 a box. Lee estimates that he

will spend about $25 on these school supplies.

Is Lee's estimation reasonable? How much will he spend exactly?

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Rayan Stuart · Answer 1

How much is it that's my question

Zara · Answer 2

If 3 notebooks are 1.29 each, that's 3.87 on notebooks. two dozen pencils at 3.45 a dozen is 6.90. add 3.87, 6.90, and 14.85 for a total of $25.62. While Lee's estimate was reasonable, it was a bit short.

Lee needs some school supplies. He will buy 3 notebooks for $1.29 each, 2 dozenpencils at $3.45 a dozen and a box of pens for $14.85 a box. Lee estimates that hewill spend about $25 on these school supplies.Is Lee's estimation reasonable? How much will he spend exactly?

Lee needs some school supplies. He will buy 3 notebooks for $1.29 each, 2 dozen

pencils at $3.45 a dozen and a box of pens for $14.85 a box. Lee estimates that he

will spend about $25 on these school supplies.

Is Lee's estimation reasonable? How much will he spend exactly?