Question

Estimate the difference.

24.724 - 12.189

Responses

13
13

11
11

12
12

14

Answer 1

To estimate the difference between 24.724 and 12.189, we can round each number to the nearest whole number:

- 24.724 rounds to 25
- 12.189 rounds to 12

Now we can calculate the estimated difference:

25 - 12 = 13

So the estimated difference is approximately 13.

The correct response is **13**.