Reasonable estimates?

[TheAmandalarson]

What does it mean when it says:
Which number is a reasonable estimate for 359 times 26?
Do I need to round the number then multiply, or what?


I had a problem that was 52 times 71 and rounded them and got 3500.
I dont know if Im doing that right though.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

What does it mean when it says:
Which number is a reasonable estimate for 359 times 26?
Do I need to round the number then multiply, or what?<<<< What are the choices?


I had a problem that was 52 times 71 and rounded them and got 3500.<<< Should be correct
I dont know if Im doing that right though.

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