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Decimals are estimated by rounding off the decimal places to the nearest tenths,hundredths,thousandths,ten thousandths,etc.

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How can you estimate sums or differences of decimals?

In the same way as you estimate them for whole numbers.


How do you find a low estimate for the product of two decimals round both factors to?

to find a low estimate for the product of two decimals, round both factors


How do you estimate sums with decimals?

I think you round it to the nearest whole number...


How do you use benchmark decimals to estimate 0.92 0.45?

1.0 and 0.5


Estimate a range for the sum decimals?

7.8+31.39+6.95


Why is it good to estimate decimals?

Because some decimals are really long and hard to write down. Especially if they're not repeating ones. So people round them to be able to say them or write them.


How can you use an estimate to help you place the decimal point in multiplying decimals?

0.235 * 0.6891 = 0.1619385 What's to estimate? The total decimal places in the multiplicands is the total in the answer.


Why is estimating important when dividing with decimals?

Using an estimate ensures that the answer is about right. With decimals where the decimal point should go is difficult for a lot of people, so an estimate of the answer ensures that it is put in the right place.


What are signs for decimals?

terminating decimals and repeating decimals


How do you use benchmarks to estimate decimals?

by estimating the number after the decimal


How do you estimate sum or difference of decimals?

The same way as whole numbers. 0.3865 + 0.2274 could be estimated as 0.40 + 0.20 = 0.6


How do you find a low estimate for the product of two decimals round both factors to what?

round down till there is not a decimal. example: 4.4*5.6 round to 4*5= about 20 (lower estimate)