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On this page
you will get the chance to practice your estimating skills. A
calculator is a terrific tool, but don't be afraid to use the one
you have between your ears!! Especially when you are doing
problems which don't require an exact answer. In lots of everyday
problems, getting "close enough" will work just fine!
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Estimate the sum
of these numbers:
19, 33, 66, 28 and 42
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for the solution
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What's a good estimate
for this quotient?
612 divided by 47
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for the answer |
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Estimate how far you would travel if
you drove:
62 mph, for 3hrs.and 45 min.
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Jill has
$100 to buy cans of tennis balls for
a tournament. About how many cans can she buy if
each can costs $3.89? |
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Bill wants to fence in his
yard. The
lengths of the sides of his yard are:
13'7", 21' 3", 15' 9" and 27' 6".
The fencing he wants to use comes in 25 foot
rolls. How many rolls does he need to buy?
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