Estimate by rounding each decimal to the nearest whole number. 5.85 + 23.24

Answer 1

To estimate the sum of 5.85 and 23.24 by rounding to the nearest whole number:

• Round 5.85 to the nearest whole number: 6
• Round 23.24 to the nearest whole number: 23

Now, add the rounded whole numbers together:

6 + 23 = 29

So, the estimated sum is 29.