sterlingrobinson35
sterlingrobinson35
18.03.2022 • 
Mathematics

The manager at a construction site estimates the amount of pipe they need. He orders pipe at a cost of $3.50 It turns out the manager underestimated the amount of pipe needed by 15%. The actual amount needed was
because it will be rushed the second order will cost 20% more per foot.
How much money will the manager end up paying for all the piping?
To find out, make a plan. First determine the manager's original estimate and the amount of pipe ordered in the
cost of each order and combine them
So, first things first, what was the manager's estimate, and how much more pipe needed to be ordered?
Enter your answers in the boxes.
· The manager estimated they needed
feet of pipe.
His second order is for
feet of pipe.

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