Estimating Flashcards

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How do you estimate?

A

Round each number to 1significant figure. Then work out the new calculation.

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Estimate 35.2 x 518.9

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~ 40x500

~20000

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Estimate 651x46.1/0.49

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~700x50/0.5
~35000/0.5
~350000/5
~70000/1
~70000
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