Question

Estimate the sum of 196 + 482

Answer 1

700 i think because 196 is close to 200 and 482 is close to 500 so 200+500=700

Answer 2

The estimated sum of 196 and 482 is 700.

We do estimates when we do mental calculation. We relate the number to the nearest number that can easily be computed mentally.

196 is near 200 so we round it up to 200
482 is near 500 so we round it up to 500

Thus, 200 + 500 = 700.

700 is the estimated sum.