Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321825535

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

Chapter 4 - Decimals - Test - Page 324: 11

Answer

Estimate: 6 (1) = 6 Exact: 6.948

Work Step by Step

5.79(1.2) Lets First find Estimate: 5.79 (rounded to) 6 1.2 (rounded to) 1 5.79(1.2) = 6 (1) = 6 Now, lets find Exact: 5.79(1.2) i.e. 5.79 (2 decimal point) $\times$ 1.2 (1 decimal point) _____ 1158 +5790 _____ 6.948 (1 + 2 = 3 decimal points)

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