Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 1 - Whole Numbers - Review Exercises - Page 108: 127

Answer

Estimate: 45; Exact: 50

Work Step by Step

To estimate the pounds of pork needed for the given amount of cans, we first round 175 to 200 and round 8750 to 9000, then divide: 9000 / 200 = 45 To find the exact number of pounds of pork needed, we divide the actual numbers: 8750 / 175 = 50
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