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Eric estimated 28*48 by finding 30*50. He estimated the product to be 1,500. Eric thinks the actual product wil be greather. Is eric correct. Explain.
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Eric estimated 28*48 by finding 30*50. He estimated the product to be 1,500. Eric thinks the actual product wil be greather. Is eric correct. Explain.

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Eric is incorrect because since the numbers he rounded 28 and 48 to are greater than 28 and 48 the answer to 28*48 will be less than the answer to 30*50 was.


30*50 = 1500


28*48 = 1344


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