Estimate the product. Round each factor to the nearest ten, then multiply.
68 × 49
The product is approximately ____.
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To estimate the product of 68 × 49 by rounding each factor to the nearest ten:
1. Round 68 to the nearest ten, which is 70.
2. Round 49 to the nearest ten, which is 50.
Now, multiply the rounded figures:
70 × 50 = 3500
So, the product is approximately 3500.
This method gives us a quick way to estimate the actual product without calculating it precisely. Let me know if you have another question!