Question

Let's estimate 534–395.

(a) Round each number to the nearest hundred.
534 rounds to
395 rounds to
(b) Subtract the rounded numbers.
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Answer 1

A)

534 rounds to 500

395 rounds to 400

B) 100

Explanation:

A)

534 rounds to 500 because the next digit 3 is less than 5 which means that you round down.

395 rounds to 400 because the next digit 9 is greater than 5 which means that you round up.

B)

500-400=100

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