To estimate the difference, we rounded 2,476 to 2,500 and 1,515 to 1,500, making the subtraction simpler. The estimated difference is 1,000.
To estimate the difference between 2,476 and 1,515 by rounding each number to the nearest hundred, we first round each number individually:
1. **Round 2,476 to the Nearest Hundred:**
- 2,476 is closer to 2,500 when rounded to the nearest hundred.
2. **Round 1,515 to the Nearest Hundred:**
- 1,515 is closer to 1,500 when rounded to the nearest hundred.
Now, we subtract the rounded numbers:
2,500 - 1,500 = 1,000
So, the estimated difference between 2,476 and 1,515 is 1,000.