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Which numbers can best be used to estimate 22,957 + 54,998? Choose exactly two answers that are correct. A. 22,000 B. 23,000 C. 54,000 D. 55,000

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A . 22,000 or B. 23,000
User NeilG
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22,957 + 54,998 = 77,955

To estimate the answer, the numbers chosen should be as close to the numbers that are gonna be added.

22,957 is close to 23,000.

54,998 is close to 55,000.

Hence, the answer is B and D.
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