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Question

Estimate the following result:

6893-789.


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Solution

Step 1. Rounding off the numbers to the nearest hundred.

  • As 6893 lies between 6800 and 6900

Since 6893 is nearest to 6900 than to 6800.

Therefore 6893 rounded off to the nearest hundred as 6900.

  • Also 789 lies between 700 and 800

Since 789 is nearest to 800 than to 700.

Therefore 789 rounded off to the nearest hundred as 800.

Step 2.Simplify

6900-800=6100

Hence estimate value of 6893-789 is 6100


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