Question

Estimate 2 and six-sevenths times 5 and one-fourth by rounding each factor to the nearest whole number. Explain your choices for rounding.

Answer 1

2 6 / 7 ~= 3
5 1 / 4 ~= 5
3 • 5 = 15

Answer 2

Reason is because they are closer to 3 and 5 respectively

Answer 3

TURITW is correct....2 6/7 6/7 is more then 1/2, so it is rounded up yo 3, and 5 1/4......1/4 is less then 1/2, so it is rounded down to 5.

Answer 4

aww thanks guys, u answered late :/