Question

When multiplying 1,729 times 308, Clayton got a product of 53,253. Without

calculating, does his product seem reasonable?

Answer 1

Well, let's try and estimate it! Let's say.....1,700 times 300. or even to simplify it a bit more 2000 times 300.

Explanation:

First, 1,700 times 300 is 510,000. Since you already know that you can figure out that it's already not true.

2000 times 300 is 600000. So that also comes into context.

Hope this helps!