In front end estimate, one takes the two hightest digits of a number, and then puts zeros on the other place values. This is supposed to product a closer estimate than rounding and then adding numbers. For example... 4496 plus 3745... front end 4400 and 3700 and then add... to 8100 For 4496 and 745... fond end 4400 and 0700, and then add to 5100
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One way is to do front end estimation!
Do the maths normally, ignoring the dollar signs. Then just add them in front of the answer at the end.
Front end estimation- An estimation method in which the front digits are added or subtracted
estimate the first numbers, (or with the highest value). Example: 4,567+3,219 . 4,567 estimates to 4,500 and 3,219 est. to 3,200 . Then you just add them and get your answer.
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