Question

Estimate the sum of the following pair of numbers to the nearest thousand:

(i) 53826 and 36455

(ii) 56802 and 22475

Answer 1

(i) 53826 and 36455

53826 to the nearest hundred = 54000 and, 36455 to the nearest hundred = 36000

∴ Required sum = (54000 + 36000) = 90000

(ii) 56802 and 22475

56802 to the nearest thousand = 57000 and, 22475 to the nearest thousand = 22000

∴ Required sum = (57000 + 22000) = 79000