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Are decimals used in probability?
Yes decimals are used in probability; also percent and odds.
Simplify this ratio 4.8 to 10?
12/25this is because you shouldn't have decimals on the numerator
What is a safe estimate?
It is an estimate that is quite safe
What is the estimate of 15772?
The estimate for 15,772 is 10,000
What does 478 estimate to?
It could estimate to 480 or even 500, depending on what way you want to estimate it to.
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 use benchmark decimals to estimate 0.92 0.45?
1.0 and 0.5
How do you estimate sums with decimals?
I think you round it to the nearest whole number...
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.
How do you use benchmarks to estimate decimals?
by estimating the number after the decimal
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)
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 estimate sums and differences of whole numbers and decimals?
decimals must be estimates unless they have multiples of 2 or 5 in the mantissa 1.857142857 + 2.142857142 =3.9999999999 estimate 4.00000000 1 6/7 + 2 1/7 = 4 exact 1.1250000000 + 2.875 = 4.000 +- only 3 significant digits so best estimate possible 1 1/8 + 2 7/8 = 4 exact
