The weights of five oranges are 7.47 ounces, 7.23 ounces, 6.46 ounces, 7.48 ounces, and 6.81 ounces. Using the clustering estimation technique, what is the approximate total weight of the oranges? 34 ounces 35 ounces 35.45 ounces 35.5 ounces
In the clustering estimation technique, you group numbers that are close in value together and then find an approximate total. Let's group the weights of the oranges:
Group 1: 7.23 ounces, 7.47 ounces and 7.48 ounces (total = 7.23 + 7.47 + 7.48)
Group 2: 6.46 ounces and 6.81 ounces (total = 6.46 + 6.81)
Now, add the totals for each group:
Group 1: 7.23 + 7.47 + 7.48 = 22.18 ounces Group 3: 6.46 + 6.81 = 13.27 ounces
Now, add the totals of all the groups:
Total weight ≈ 22.18 ounces + 13.27 ounces ≈ 35.45 ounces
So, the approximate total weight of the oranges using the clustering estimation technique is 35 ounces.
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