Sun-Yi estimated 270 + 146 and got 320. Is her estimate reasonable? Explain.

Elleanor Mckenzie

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2021-02-02

Sun-Yi estimated 270 + 146 and got 320. Is her estimate reasonable? Explain.

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Usamah Prosser

Usamah Prosser

Skilled2021-02-03Added 86 answers

No. 146 can be estimated as 150 so that 270+150=420, not 320. Sun-Yi forgot to carry over 1 to the hundreds digit.
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-12-11Added 2605 answers

Answer is given below (on video)

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