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Suppose 255,113 people live in a city. Is it reasanoble to say that about 300,000 people live in the city? Use the number line to help you solve the problem. Explain.

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It is reasonable. Since 255,113 is closer to 300,000 than 200,000 on the number line, you can round the number to 300,000.
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