Question

5.ce.1a 2 a shipment carrying 27,448 eggs was delivered to the warehouse. 10,050 of the eggs were broken in transit. which is the closest estimate of the remaining eggs? a 17,000 or b 17,500

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract broken eggs from total

$27448 - 10050$

Step2: Do the subtraction

$27448-10050 = 17398$

Step3: Compare with options

17398 is closer to 17500 than 17000.

Answer:

B. 17,500