Question

The 6 elephants at the zoo have a combined weight of 11,894 pounds. About how much does each elephant weigh?
200 pounds
2,000 pounds
3,000 pounds
2,500 pounds

Answer 1

Answer:

2,000 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

First, divide the weight of the elephants with the number of elephants given.

(11,894/6)

11,894/6= 1,982.

Lastly, find an estimation:

1,982 estimated with the 100's place is 2,000.