Nathan estimated 6736 by finding 7040. Nathan's estimate be greater than or less than the actual product? Explain.

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22 March, 03:53

Nathan estimated 6736 by finding 7040. Nathan's estimate be greater than or less than the actual product? Explain.

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Arturo · Answer 1

Nathan's estimate would be greater than the actual product.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let a, b, c, d be natural numbers such that a
Multiplying a positive number on both sides doesn't affect the inequality

⇒a*b < c*b and c*b < c*d

⇒a*b < c*d

Here 67<70 and 36<40

∴67*36<70*40

Hence, Nathan's estimate would be greater than the actual product.

Nathan estimated 67*36 by finding 70*40. Nathan's estimate be greater than or less than the actual product? Explain.

Nathan estimated 6736 by finding 7040. Nathan's estimate be greater than or less than the actual product? Explain.