1.6. Estimation of Whole Number Multiplication and Division

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What is the scenario presented in the text regarding Craig and the highlighters?

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Craig accidentally subscribed to receive 1700 highlighters every month for a year instead of placing a single order.

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What does Craig need to estimate regarding the highlighters?

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Craig needs to estimate the total number of highlighters the company will receive over the course of the year.

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What concept will you learn in this section?

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You will learn how to estimate products and quotients of whole numbers using rounding.

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What is a product in mathematical terms?

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A product is the answer to a multiplication problem.

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What is a quotient in mathematical terms?

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A quotient is the answer to a division problem.

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What is the first rule for rounding when estimating products and quotients?

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If the number to the right of the digit you are rounding is less than 5, round down (keep the number being rounded as it is).

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What is the second rule for rounding when estimating products and quotients?

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If the number to the right of the digit you are rounding is greater than 5, round up.