Question

Which of the following is an example of estimation in real-life situations?

Options

• Measuring exact distance with a ruler

• Saying approximately 200 guests attended a wedding

• Calculating precise bank interest to the paisa

• Counting exact number of pages in a book

Answer 1

Saying approximately 200 guests attended a wedding

Explanation:

Estimation is used in real-life for quick, approximate judgments. Saying "around 200 guests" is an approximation rather than an exact count.