Estimate the product. Round each factor to the nearest ten, then multiply.

To estimate the product of 71 and 62, we first round each factor to the nearest ten.

– 71 rounds to 70

– 62 rounds to 60

Now, we multiply these rounded numbers:

70 × 60 = 4200

So, the product is approximately 4200.

Rounding helps us quickly estimate calculations without needing to do exact arithmetic! If you have further questions or want in-depth explanations, feel free to check the extended services page.