Use the method of Hamilton to round each of the numbers in the sum 2.50 + 1.65 + 0.54 + 1.63 + 3.68 = 10 to a whole number, preserving the total of 10.
A) 3 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 3 = 10
B) 2 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 4 = 10
C) 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 10
D) 3 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 4 = 10

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The method of Hamilton involves two steps:
1. Round each number to the nearest whole number
2. Adjust the sum to make it equal to the desired total (in this case, 10)

Using this method, we get:
2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 11 (Step 1)
Adjusting for the sum, we subtract 1 from the largest rounded number (4) to get:
2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 10 (Step 2)

Therefore, C is the best choice as it is the only option that satisfies the condition of the method of Hamilton.

Use the Method of Hamilton to Round Each of the Numbers