Question

Estimate the difference. 16.2 - 7.8 A. 4 B. 5 C. 8 D.11

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C: 8

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for this problem, we are subtracting 16.2-7.8. Even though these numbers have decimals attached to them, here is a simple rule to remember:

If the decimal is below 0.5 round Down

If the decimal is above 0.5, round Up

The work for this problem would be as follows:

$16.2-7.8 = 8.4\\round\\16-8=8$

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