Question

Describe two ways to estimate the product 5 1/8 x 7 9/10 . Find the estimate for this product using each method.

Answer 1

please help!

Answer 2

5 1/8 = 41/8 and 7 9/10 = 79/10
So, calculate 41/8 x 79/10

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I am on a big timed test i just need the answer!

Answer 5

The two methods I think are
1) First mutiply 41x79 and then divide it by 8x10. you will get a decimal as an answer.
2) first divide 41 by 8 and 79/10. you will get two decimals and add them.

Answer 6

The answer you get is 40.4875 from both the methods