Question

progress: question id: 105756 the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero) depending on your answer. malcolm is driving 1, 323 miles from wichita to charleston for a family reunion. he drives 443 miles the first day and 409 miles the second day. round each distance to the nearest ten and estimate about how many miles malcolm has left to drive. 480 miles 500 miles 470 miles 400 miles

Explanation:

Step1: Round total distance

Total distance is 1323. Round to nearest ten: look at units digit (3), which is <5, so 1320.

Step2: Round first day's distance

First day: 443. Units digit 3 <5, so 440.

Step3: Round second day's distance

Second day: 409. Units digit 9 ≥5, so 410.

Step4: Calculate miles left

Miles left = total rounded - (first day rounded + second day rounded) = 1320 - (440 + 410) = 1320 - 850 = 470.

Answer:

470 miles