Question

Which expression has an estimated product of 45?

Answer 1

My answer would be C

Answer 2

Answer with explanation:

We have to find that expression , which has an estimated product of

1.→44.7 x 2.1

2.→7.5 x 8.4

3.→8.7 x 5.28

4.→38.1 x 7.3

We will start from option 1.

→44.7 x 2.1

44.7 when estimated to nearest tenth=45

2.1, when estimated to nearest tenth=2

44.7 × 2.1=45×2=90

Option 2

7.5 x 8.4

7.5 when estimated to nearest tenth=8

8.4, when estimated to nearest tenth=8

⇒7.5 × 8.4=8×8=64

Option 3

8.7 × 5.28

8.7, when estimated to nearest tenth=9

5.28, when estimated to nearest tenth=5

⇒8.7 × 5.28=9×5=45

Option D

38.1 × 7.3

38.1 when estimated to nearest tenth=38

7.3, when estimated to nearest tenth=7

⇒38×7=266

Option C:⇒8.7 × 5.28 has an estimated product of 45