1.8.2

Estimation

Test yourself

Estimations

We can make estimations by rounding numbers before we do calculations.

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E.g.1: Overestimate

  • This answer is an overestimate because we rounded up before multiplying.
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E.g.2: Underestimate

  • This answer is an underestimate because we rounded down before multiplying.

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