which expression is the best estimate of the ...

which expression is the best estimate of the product of 7/8 and 8 1/10? 0x8 1x10 7x8 1x8

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# Explanation: ## Step1: Estimate the first - fraction The fraction $\frac{7}{8}$ is close to 1 since $7\div8 = 0.875\approx1$. ## Step2: Estimate the second - number The mixed number $8\frac{1}{10}$ is close to 8 since the fraction part $\frac{1}{10}$ is small. # Answer: D. $1\times8$