Question

estimate the answer by rounding the percent to the nearest ten and the second number to the nearest thousand. 37% of 6125 37% of 6125 ≈ \square (type a whole number.)

Explanation:

Step1: Round percent to nearest ten

37% rounds to 40% or $0.4$

Step2: Round number to nearest thousand

6125 rounds to 6000

Step3: Calculate estimated product

$0.4 \times 6000 = 2400$

Answer:

2400