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What is the best estimate for 56.23 - 45.9?A.9B.10C.11D.15

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Step 1:

Write the expression

56.23 - 45.9

Step 2:

To estimate, you will round each decimal number to the nearest whole number.


\begin{gathered} 56.13\text{ }\approx\text{ 56} \\ 45.9\text{ }\approx\text{ 46} \end{gathered}

Step 3:

Next, estimate


\begin{gathered} =\text{ 56 - 46} \\ =\text{ 10} \end{gathered}

Final answer

Option B

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