Question

estimate the product. round each factor to the nearest hundred, then multiply.
407 × 492
the product is approximately
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Explanation:

Step1: Round 407 to nearest hundred

407 is closer to 400 than 500, so 407 ≈ 400.

Step2: Round 492 to nearest hundred

492 is closer to 500 than 400, so 492 ≈ 500.

Step3: Multiply the rounded numbers

Multiply 400 and 500: \( 400 \times 500 = 200000 \).

Answer:

200000