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Do the following problem without using a calculator. Round numbers to the nearest tens place first, and then perform the addition.

Gustav is shopping. He plans to purchase a jacket for [tex]$253.00 and a pair of shoes for $[/tex]83.00. Approximately how much money will he spend?

Gustav will spend approximately $____.



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Sure, let's break this down step-by-step:

1. Identify the prices given:
- The price of the jacket is [tex]$253.00. - The price of the shoes is $[/tex]83.00.

2. Round each price to the nearest tens place:
- For the jacket priced at [tex]$253.00, the nearest tens place is $[/tex]250.00.
- For the shoes priced at [tex]$83.00, the nearest tens place is $[/tex]80.00.

3. Add the rounded prices to find the approximate total cost:
- The rounded price of the jacket is [tex]$250.00. - The rounded price of the shoes is $[/tex]80.00.
- Adding these together: [tex]\(250 + 80 = 330\)[/tex].

4. Conclusion:
- Gustav will spend approximately [tex]$330.00. So, Gustav will spend approximately $[/tex]330.00.

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