A baker uses 13 eggs in each batch of cookies. What is the best way to use compatible numbers

Question

to estimate the number of eggs the baker uses for 24 batches of cookies?

(1 point)
Responses

10×10
10 × 10

10×20
10 × 20

10×25
10 × 25

20×20

Answer 1

To estimate the number of eggs used for 24 batches of cookies, we need to multiply the number of batches (24) by the number of eggs per batch (13).

To use compatible numbers for estimation, we can round 13 to 10 or 20. Since 24 is closer to 20 than 10, we can choose:

20 × 20

This gives us an estimated count by simplifying the multiplication to make it easier to compute. Therefore, the best compatible number estimation would be:

20 × 20.

Answer 2

wrong

Answer 3

I apologize for the oversight in my previous response. Let's reevaluate the problem.

To estimate the number of eggs the baker uses for 24 batches of cookies, we need to find a compatible number close to 13 that simplifies the multiplication with 24.

Given the options:

• 10 × 10
• 10 × 20
• 10 × 25
• 20 × 20

The best compatible number to estimate 13 is 10, since it is a simpler number, and multiplying 10 by 24 batches makes the math easier.

Using 10 as the compatible number for eggs, we would calculate:

10 × 24 = 240

So, in this context, the best choice for estimating would be:

10 × 25 or a similar option that allows for easier multiplication.

Therefore, the most accurate choice for estimating the number of eggs using compatible numbers in this situation would be 10 × 25 for approximation, since it's easier than dealing with 24 multiplied by 13 directly.

Thank you for your understanding, and I appreciate your patience!