Estimate 1012−38

Question

using benchmark values. Your equation must show the estimate for each fraction and for the solution.

Answer 1

To estimate 1012 - 38:

We can round 1012 to the nearest hundred which is 1000 and round 38 to the nearest ten which is 40.

So, 1000 - 40 = 960

Therefore, 1012 - 38 is approximately equal to 960.