Question

Estimate the difference. Use benchmarks with decimal parts of 0, 0.25, 0.50, or 0.75.

8.73–8.26

A. 0
B. 0.25
C. 0.50

Answer 1

C. 0.50

Explanation:

You want to estimate the difference between 8.73 (about 8.75) and 8.26 (about 8.25). That difference is about ...

8.75 -8.25 = 0.50