To estimate the area of the wall that the sign will cover, we can use some rounding techniques to simplify the calculation.
First, we can round the dimensions of the sign to the nearest whole number to make the multiplication easier. Rounding 1.4 to 1 and 1.2 to 1, we can estimate that the sign covers approximately 1 square meter of wall.
This estimation assumes that the sign is placed directly on the wall with no gaps or overlaps. In reality, the actual area of wall covered by the sign may be slightly larger or smaller depending on the installation method and any spacing between the sign and the wall.
It's important to note that while estimation can be useful for getting a rough idea of the answer, it's not always accurate and should not be relied upon for precise calculations. In this case, using the actual dimensions of the sign to find the area of the wall covered (1.4 x 1.2 = 1.68 square meters) gives a more accurate result.