Question

Abby counts 12 large boxes and 18 small boxes of pencils in the supply cabinet. Each large box contains 144 pencils . Each small box contains 24 boxes. Estimate the total number of of pencils. Explain why it might be better to have an underestimate rather than an overestimate.

Answer 1

Answer:

2,160 pencils

Step-by-step explanation:

Large boxes = 12

Small boxes = 18

Each large box contains 144 pencils . Each small box contains 24 pencils

Total pencil in large boxes = Total large boxes × number of pencils per box

= 12 × 144

= 1,728 pencils

Total pencil in small boxes = Total small boxes × number of pencils per box

= 18 × 24

= 432 pencils

Estimate the total number of of pencils

Total number of pencils = total pencils in large boxes + total pencil in small boxes

= 1,728 pencils + 432 pencils

= 2,160 pencils

It is better to have an underestimate than an overestimate so that you won't disappoint your buyers when they request for a quantity of supply. If it is underestimated; you can meet demand, if it is overestimated; you can't meet demand