Randi estimates the sum of 6.8 x 5.2 as 11. Is this a reasonable estimate? Why?

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No because estimating means 6.8 is 7 and 5.2 is 5 so 11 is too little

Marko Jurisic answered May 12, 2022

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it isnt reasonable estimate. 6.8 is about 7 and 5.2 is about 5, and 7+5=12, not 11

Quaffel answered May 15, 2022

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