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Estimate the product. Round each factor to the nearest ten, then multiply.
42 × 59
The product is approximately _____.
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Estimate products…
To estimate the product of 42 and 59, we first round each factor to the nearest ten:
– 42 rounds to 40
– 59 rounds to 60
Now we multiply the rounded numbers:
40 × 60 = 2400
Therefore, the product is approximately 2400.
This method allows us to quickly estimate the product without having to compute the exact multiplication. Let me know if you need further assistance!