Question

In a book shop 32307 books were sold in first six months of the year 2011 and 22690 books in next six months find the total amount of books sold in 2011 ? Compare the total number of books with the number of books sold in each six months by appraximating their values nearst to themsands

Answer 1

Answer:

★ Total books sold were = 54,997 ★

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

• Books sold in first six month of year 2011 = 32307 books
• Books sold in next six month of year 2011 = 22690 books

To Find:

• Total number of books sold in year 2011

Solution:

★ Total number of books sold in 2011 =

→ Books sold in first 6 months + Books sold in next 6 months ←

∴ Total books sold = ( 32307 + 22690)

$\small\implies{\sf }$ Total books sold = 54,997 books

† Rounding Values to nearest thousands

• Books sold in first six months = 32307 → 32000
• Books sold in next six months = 22690 → 23000

★ Comparison ★

→ 32000 > 23000