Question

Jane estimates this product by computing 7 x 800.

What is her estimate?
7 X 800 =
Bill estimates this product by computing 7 x 900.
What is his estimate?
7 x 900 = M
Whose estimate is closer to 7 x 876?
Jane's estimate is closer
Bill's estimate is closer
Their estimates are equally close​

Answer 1

Bill is closer.

Explanation:

Bill: 7 * 900 = 6,300

Jane: 7 * 800 = 5,600

Actual Answer: 7 * 876 = 6,132