Question

Oliver has 5 pieces of string that are each 4 2/12 feet long. Destiny has 4 pieces of string that are each 5 14/16 feet long. Use an estimation strategy to determine who has the most string. Choose the name and number to complete the statement. Choose..(Oliver or Destiny) is estimated to have Choose...(1 through 10) more feet of string.​

Answer 1

Destiny is estimated to have 4 more feet of string.​

Explanation:

Answer 2

Destiny is estimated to have around 4 more feet of string.

Explanation:

Oliver:

4 2/12 is rounded to 4.

5x4=20.

Destiny:

5 14/16 is rounded to 6.

4x6=24.

20 is less than 24. So Destiny has more string

24-20=4. Destiny has around 4 more feet of string.