The Wilsons are storing water in case there is a natural disaster. They have 12 small bottles of water that hold 8 ounces each. They also have 4 large bottles of water that hold 24 ounces each. They estimate that they have around 2,000 ounces of water in total. Is that a good estimate?Choices:(A)Yes.(B)No, it is much too high.(C)No, it is much too low.
Q. The Wilsons are storing water in case there is a natural disaster. They have 12 small bottles of water that hold 8 ounces each. They also have 4 large bottles of water that hold 24 ounces each. They estimate that they have around 2,000 ounces of water in total. Is that a good estimate?Choices:(A)Yes.(B)No, it is much too high.(C)No, it is much too low.
Calculate total ounces small bottles: Calculate the total ounces in small bottles. Multiply the number of small bottles by the ounces each holds.12 small bottles ×8 ounces each = 96 ounces.
Calculate total ounces large bottles: Calculate the total ounces in large bottles. Multiply the number of large bottles by the ounces each holds.4 large bottles ×24 ounces each = 96 ounces.
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