Question

Estimate the sum of 15968 and 1234 to the nearest thousand

Answer 1

15968+1234=17202
so sum to the nearest thousand=17000

Answer 2

here is your answer by Sujeet,

Nearest Thousand no. 15968=16000
Nearest Thousand no . 1234=1000

then,
Sum of nearest no=16000+1000
=17000,