Question

Estimate the product. Round the first factor to the nearest whole number, round the second factor to the nearest hundred, and then multiply.

5 4/7 * 598

The product is approximately blank

Answer 1

The product is approximately 3600.

Explanation:

The whole number nearest the first factor is 6.

The hundred nearest the second factor is 600.

The product of these is 6×600 = 3600, your estimated product.