Question

Estimate by first rounding each number to the nearest 1/2. -3 8/9 * 1 1/2

A.
–6

B.
–3

C.
6

D.
8

Answer 1

`-3(8)/(9)\cdot1(1)/(2)\\\\(8)/(9)\approx1\ therefore\ -3(8)/(9)\approx-4\\\\so:-3(8)/(9)\cdot1(1)/(2)\approx-4\cdot1(1)/(2)=-4\cdot(1+(1)/(2))=-4(1)-4((1)/(2))=-4-2=\boxed{-6}\\\\Answer:\boxed{A}`