Question

Estimate the following difference using front-end estimation.788.44 - 225.6

Answer 1

Answer:

The estimate is 562.8

Explanation:

788.44 - 225.6

First, perform:

788 - 225

= 563

Next, perform:

0.44 - 0.6

This is approximately

0.4 - 0.6

= -0.2

The estimate is now:

563 - 0.2

= 562.8