Question1.1: Reasonable Estimates
1. Which estimate for the product is most reasonable? Explain or show your reasoning.
A. 2,000
B. 4,000
C. 3,000
D. 1,500
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. We are estimating the product of .
2. The goal is to find which estimate is most reasonable from the given options.
3. The options provided are: 2,000, 4,000, 3,000, and 1,500.
STEP 2
1. Round the numbers to make estimation easier.
2. Calculate the estimated product.
3. Compare the estimated product to the given options.
STEP 3
Round the numbers to the nearest ten to simplify the multiplication.
- Round to .
- Round to .
STEP 4
Calculate the estimated product using the rounded numbers.
STEP 5
Compare the estimated product to the given options: 2,000, 4,000, 3,000, and 1,500.
- The estimated product is .
- Option C, , is the closest to our estimated product.
The most reasonable estimate for the product is:
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