Question

Estimate the product by rounding.
1 . 2 x 6,254

2. 9x 54

Answer 1

If we round 6.254 to 6, then 2 * 6 = 12

If we round 54 to 50, then 9 * 50 = 450

Let's check with the appropriate calculations to find out how close we are:

2* 6,254 = 12,508
9 * 54 = 486

So it's close enough :)