Question

Estimate 8 and one-third times 2 and four-fifths using any method you like. Then find the actual product. Use your estimate to show that your answer is reasonable.

Answer 1

First, change the fractions into improper fractions.
\[\huge 8\frac { 1 }{ 3 } =\frac { 25 }{ 3 } \]
\[\huge \frac { 24 }{ 5 } =\frac { 14 }{ 5 } \]

\[\huge Numerator: 25 * 14 = 350\]
\[\huge Denominator: 3 * 5 = 15\]

ANSWER: 350/15 or 23.333 or 23 1/3

Answer 2

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