Question

estimate 7144 - 2550 by first rounding each number to the nearest hundred.

Explanation:

Step1: Round 7144 to nearest hundred

7144 rounds to 7100 (since 44 < 50)

Step2: Round 2550 to nearest hundred

2550 rounds to 2600 (since 50 = 50)

Step3: Subtract the rounded values

$7100 - 2600$

Answer:

4500