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Estimate the sum of the decimals below by rounding to the nearest whole

number. Enter your answer in the space provided.
2.414
8.160
+ 2.621
Help (I also need help learning how too round too the nearest whole number:)

User CsaByte
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Answer:

13

Explanation:

to round to nearest whole number if its .5 or above you go up 1. If it's .4 or below you go down 1.

2.414=2

8.160=8

2.621=3

add

2+8+3=13

if you just added the decimals you would get: 13.195. (This shows you have a good estimate.)

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