SOLUTION: 8 1/2 multiple by 3 7/8 = estimated

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Question 214908: 8 1/2 multiple by 3 7/8 = estimated
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Estimate:
8 1/2 times 3 7/8 Notice that 3 7/8 is almost 4, so you can say:
8 1/2 times 4 = 4(8)+4(1/2) = 32 + 2 = 34 Estimated.