Question

Estimate the sum of 54,248 + 378,819 by first rounding each number to the nearest ten thousand

Answer 1

50,000 + 380,000 = 430,000
54,248 + 378,819 = 433,067

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Answer 2

Nearest ten thousands

54248 rounded to the nearest ten thousands is 50000 because 4 is less than 5 ( remember to look at the place value on the right of the digit to determine if you round up or down. 5 and higher round up. 4 and lower round down.

378819 rounded to the nearest ten thousands is 380000

380000 + 50000 = 430000

430,000 is your answer

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