Multiplication with Estimation

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What is estimation in multiplication?

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Estimation in multiplication involves rounding numbers to make calculations easier and quicker, allowing for a close approximation of the actual product.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is 4 or less, round down.

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Estimate the product of 42 and 17 by rounding. What is the estimated product?

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The estimated product is 800, calculated by rounding 42 to 40 and 17 to 20, then multiplying.

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What is the estimated product of 45 and 48 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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The estimated product is 2,500, calculated by rounding 45 to 50 and 48 to 50, then multiplying.

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How do you estimate the product of two numbers?

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To estimate the product, round each number to a convenient value (like the nearest ten or hundred) and then multiply the rounded numbers.

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What is the estimated product of 49 and 93 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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The estimated product is 4,500, calculated by rounding 49 to 50 and 93 to 90, then multiplying.

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What is the estimated product of 64 and 13 when rounded?

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The estimated product is 600, calculated by rounding 64 to 60 and 13 to 10, then multiplying.

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Estimate the product of 74 and 34 by rounding. What is the estimated product?

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The estimated product is 2,100, calculated by rounding 74 to 70 and 34 to 30, then multiplying.

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Why is estimation useful in multiplication?

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Estimation is useful because it allows for quick calculations and helps to check the reasonableness of an answer.

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What is the difference between exact multiplication and estimation?

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Exact multiplication gives the precise product of two numbers, while estimation provides a close approximation that is easier to compute.