Question

To find the estimated difference of 47,823 − 5,678 to the nearest hundred, what is the result?

Options

• 42,000

• 42,100

• 42,200

• 41,900

Answer 1

42,100

Explanation:

47,823 rounded to nearest hundred = 47,800;

5,678 rounded to nearest hundred = 5,700.

Difference = 47,800 − 5,700 = 42,100.