Estimate the product of 23.725 ×6.25. then find the product why is it a good idea to estimate first

Given expression,

23.725 × 6.25

Since, it is quite tough to find the product of the above problem directly or without estimation,

Now,

23.725 ≈ 24,

6.25 ≈ 6

⇒ 23.725 × 6.25 ≈ 24 × 6 = 144

Hence, 23.725 ×6.25  ≈  144

Reason of estimation :

Since, after rounding the numbers we get the integers which are easy to multiply in compare to multiply the given decimal numbers.

step-by-step explanation:

you divide the denominator by the numerator on both sides and if the quotients are equal then the fractions are equivalent

the graph in the attached figure

step-by-step explanation:

we have

using a graphing tool

the graph in the attached figure

the roots are ( x-intercepts) x=-0.5,x=1,x=3

the y-intercept is the point (0,3)