Estimate the following difference yo the nearest thousand

56342-28739

To estimate the difference between 56342 and 28739 to the nearest thousand, you can round each number to the nearest thousand and then calculate the difference.

56342 rounded to the nearest thousand is 56000.
28739 rounded to the nearest thousand is 29000.

Now, calculate the difference between the rounded numbers:
56000 - 29000 = 27000

Therefore, the estimated difference between 56342 and 28739 to the nearest thousand is 27000.