Answer: The comparison is mentioned below.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the nearest half of the fraction [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex] is 0.5 ( because [tex]\frac{5}{8}= 0.625[/tex] )
And, the nearest half of the fraction [tex]\frac{8}{9}[/tex] is 1 ( because [tex]\frac{8}{9}= 0.88[/tex]. )
Thus the product of the fraction estimated in the nearest half is,
0.5×1= 0.50
Actual product = [tex]\frac{5}{8}\times \frac{8}{9}[/tex]= [tex]\frac{5}{9}[/tex]= 0.55
Thus, by taking nearest half answer is 0.50 while in simple product answer is 0.55 ( approx).
Answer:
The actual product is about 1 over 18 less than the estimate.
Step-by-step explanation:
