Question

estimate the sum of 3897 and 6955

Answer 1

In general, rounding to the lesser place value is more accurate and it is taking more steps for configuring with right values.

This is used to estimate the sum of 3897 and 6955 by first rounding each number to the nearest ten.

Round each number to the nearest ten and add the ones and then the tens. So, 10852 is the right answer.

Answer 2

Given:

3897

6955

To find:

Sum

Solution:

Sum refers to the addition operation

3897 + 6955

Sum = 10852