Estimate Significant Figures 350D78
1. **Problem statement:** Estimate the answers for the following calculations and write the results with 3 significant figures.
2. **Estimation rules:** To estimate, round each number to a convenient value that makes mental calculation easier, then perform the operation.
3. **Part i) Estimate $74356 \times 29754$:**
- Round $74356$ to $74000$ (3 significant figures).
- Round $29754$ to $30000$ (3 significant figures).
- Multiply the rounded numbers: $$74000 \times 30000 = 2.22 \times 10^{9}$$
- Write in 3 significant figures: $2.22 \times 10^{9}$.
4. **Part ii) Estimate $86789 \div 4456$:**
- Round $86789$ to $87000$ (3 significant figures).
- Round $4456$ to $4500$ (3 significant figures).
- Divide the rounded numbers: $$\frac{87000}{4500} = 19.333...$$
- Write in 3 significant figures: $19.3$.
**Final answers:**
- i) $2.22 \times 10^{9}$
- ii) $19.3$