SOLUTION: # 5. Estimate: 3004 x 5982

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
# 5
Q: Estimate: 3004 x 5982

A:

First, round 3004 to the nearest thousand to get 3,000. Now roung 5,982 to the nearest thousand to get 6000


Now since 3 x 6 = 18, this means that 3,000 x 6,000 = 18,000,000


So 3004 x 5982 is roughly 18,000,000


Note: the true answer is 17,969,928

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