four students are asked to find 0.9 + 5.8. es...
four students are asked to find 0.9 + 5.8. estimate the sum to check their work. name: ben 0.9 + 5.8 = 0.67 name: diego 0.9 + 5.8 = 4.9 name: lin 0.9 + 5.8 = 6.7 name: molly 0.9 + 5.8 = 14.8 which student gives a reasonable answer? ben diego lin molly
Answer
# Explanation:
## Step1: Round the numbers
Round 0.9 to 1 and 5.8 to 6.
## Step2: Calculate the estimated sum
$1 + 6=7$.
## Step3: Check each student's answer
- Ben: 0.67 is much too small.
- Diego: 4.9 is too small.
- Lin: 6.7 is close to the estimated 7.
- Molly: 14.8 is much too large.
# Answer:
C. Lin