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Estimate 87x403 pls help

User Ssundarraj
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3 600

Explanation:

First multiply 87 to the nearest ten then multiply 403 to the nearest hundred which will give you 90 and 400. Multiply the two to get your answer

User Helmut Granda
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An easy way to estimate would be to choose numbers close such as 90x400, which equals 36,000.

The true answer is 87*403 = 35,061.

User Remio
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