44*19 = 836
44*20 = 440*2 = 880 then 880-44=836
This week, the Laketown Cruise Company took its boat on 19 cruises, carrying the boat's full
capacity of 44 guests on each cruise. If each guest paid $24 admission, then about how much
admission was collected by the company this week?
A) Exact calculation B) Estimate
3 answers
A)
19 * 44 * 24 = ?
B)
A little more than 20 * 40 * 20 = 16,000
19 * 44 * 24 = ?
B)
A little more than 20 * 40 * 20 = 16,000
My estimate was too far off. Try:
20 * 20 * 50
20 * 20 * 50
1 answer