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Tell which choice, 100, 500, or 1,000, is the best estimate of the solution.39.4x = 37,627a. 1,000b.500c.100Please select the best answer from the choices providedΑВС

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39.4 x = 37627

Divide both sides by 39.4


\begin{gathered} (39.4x)/(39.4)=(37627)/(39.4) \\ x=955 \end{gathered}

955 is nearest to 1000 than 500 or 100

Then the best estimate is 1000

The answer is A

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