Calculations Using Approximation and Calculations Using Approximation and

Estimation Estimation
Estimate answers by rounding the numbers in the questions to one Estimate answers by rounding the numbers in the questions to one
significant figure. significant figure.

1. 3.27 × 3.562 1. 3.27 × 3.562

 

2. 485 ÷ 24.71 2. 485 ÷ 24.71

 

3. 5.5 + 11.99 3. 5.5 + 11.99

0.54 0.54

 

4. 2.1 × 3.7 4. 2.1 × 3.7

1.2 + 2.56 1.2 + 2.56

 

5. 9.6 – 3.05 × 1.8 5. 9.6 – 3.05 × 1.8

 

Place the answers in descending order. Place the answers in descending order.

 
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Calculations Using Approximation and
Estimation Answers
Estimate answers by rounding the numbers in the questions to one
significant figure.

1. 3.27 × 3.562 3 × 4 = 12

2. 485 ÷ 24.71 500 ÷ 20 = 25

6 + 10
3. 5.5 + 11.99 = 32
0.54 0.5

2×4
4. 2.1 × 3.7 =2
1.2 + 2.56 1+3

5. 9.6 – 3.05 × 1.8 10 – 3 × 2 = 4

Place the answers in descending order.

32, 25, 12, 4, 2

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