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Question 855334: directions:Use estimation methods to check the reasonableness of solutions for the problens involving rational numbers.


A square has an area of 116 square centimeters. Which is the best estimate of the length of one side of the square?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 58
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The area of a square is the square of its side.
A=S%5E2=116
Compare squares of the choices.
9%5E2=81
10%5E2=100
11%5E2=121
58%5E2=3364
The closest answer is C.