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  • Feb 3, 2014, 08:37 AM
    Joshua Membreno
    Practice - Estimation
    which of the following is the best estimate for 502 x 1043


    a. 500 b.5,000 c. 50,000 d. 500,000 e. 5,000,000


    I need to show work can anyone help me find the answer please
  • Feb 3, 2014, 08:49 AM
    ebaines
    Are you familiar with using scientific notation? 502 is close to 5 x 10^2, and 1043 is close to 1 x 10^3. Do you know how to multiply these numbers?

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