Question

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

9 1/6 * 645 3/5

The product is approximately blank.​

Answer 1

5,400.

Explanation:

9 1/6 = 9 to the nearest whole number.

645 3/5 = 600 to the nearest hundred.

The produce = 9 * 600 = 5400.

Answer 2

The product is approximately 5400.

Explanation:

9 1/16 rounded to the nearest whole number is 9.

645 3/5 rounded to the nearest hundred is 600.

Multiplying these values gives a product of 9·600 = 5400.

The product is approximately 5400.