Question

Estimate the sum 5,290 + 17,986 by estimating the numbers first to their nearest :
i) hundreds and then to the nearest.
ii) thousands.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Estimating the sum of 5,290 & 17,986

i) nearest hundreds

a)5290 = 5300

b)17986 = 18000

5300 + 18000 = 23,300

ii) nearest thousands

a)5290 = 5000

b)17986 = 18000

5000 + 18000 = 23,000

PROOF:-

5290 + 17986 = 23276

i) nearest hundreds = 23,300

ii) nearest thousands = 23,000