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M6 34B - Estimating Decimals

Estimating decimals provides an approximate answer and allows for quick calculations. Estimating decimals is similar to rounding but uses the place value to the left of the decimal point. The document provides examples of estimating decimal values and performing operations like addition and subtraction on decimals. It also includes word problems involving estimating sums and differences of monetary amounts.

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M6 34B - Estimating Decimals

Estimating decimals provides an approximate answer and allows for quick calculations. Estimating decimals is similar to rounding but uses the place value to the left of the decimal point. The document provides examples of estimating decimal values and performing operations like addition and subtraction on decimals. It also includes word problems involving estimating sums and differences of monetary amounts.

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Estimating Decimals 34B

Place-Value Chart

ten-thousandths
thousandths
hundredths
thousands

hundreds

tenths
ones
tens
Estimating gives an _____________________ answer. Estimating allows you to find a
familiar number in order to perform quick calculations. Estimating decimals is similar
to rounding, but estimating uses the place value to the __________ of the decimal
point.

Estimating Practice:

Value Place Value Estimate (select one)

5.68 5 or 6

7.445 7 or 8

9.90 9 or 10

12.56 10 or 20

16.891 10 or 20

376.89 300 or 400

1, 567.8 1,000 or 2,000

27, 890.4 20,000 or 30,000

85, 198.03 80,000 or 90,000

Important Note: Larger numbers will have estimates that are further away from the original
number, and that is A-OK!
Estimating (using operations)

1) 59.1 + 17.79 = 2) $41.85 - $17.82 = 3) 4.65 x 4.4 =

4) 110.9 + 52.5 = 5) 285 x 22 = 6) 8.3 ÷ 4.1 =

Estimating with Word Problems

1) National’s playoff tickets cost $57.99. 2) Thomas went to the store with $50 in his
Approximately how much will four tickets pocket. He left with $12.75 in his pocket.
cost? About how much money did he spend?

3) Ms. Singh worked for 6.3 hours and 4) If Sue wants to buy a coat for $59.50
earned $62.55. About how much did she and a pair of shoes for $25.39. About
earn per hour? how much money will she spend?

5) A dozen sharpies cost $11.50. 6) Ken drove 196.3 miles to Baker City and
Approximately how much money does then drove 132.284 miles to Oak Town.
one sharpie cost? About how many miles did Ken drive?

7) Mark bought art supplies costing: $11.89, 8) Mr. Withington paid 32.75 for 3.1 pounds
$5.98, and $43.60. About how much of steak. About how much did one
money does he spend at the store? pound of steak cost?
Word (term) Sort
(Sort the term under the mathematical operation)

Addition Subtraction
***Comparing Numbers***

Multiplication Division
***Finding Multiple Items***

Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting Decimals


Homework: Estimating and Solving Word Problems
1) Ms. Turner bought $56.12 worth of 2) You purchase a video game for
groceries. However, she had coupons $21.72. You hand the cashier $30.00,
for $9.85 to lower the total cost of how much change do you receive?
groceries. How much did Ms. Turner
spend on groceries?

Estimation: Estimation:

Solution: Solution:

3) Dexter weighs 50 pounds. His body 4) A package of M&M’s candies weighs


contains 30.8 pounds of oxygen and 1.68 ounces. How many ounces do 5
4.9 pounds of hydrogen. The rest of bags weigh?
his weight is made up of other
elements. How much do these other
elements weigh.

Estimation: Estimation:

Solution: Solution:

5) A dozen bagels for $8.39, what is the 6) A lawn mower uses 2.2 gallons of gas
cost of one bagel? (round to the every hour it runs. If the tank was
nearest cent) filled with 10 gallons of fuel, how
many hours can the lawn mower run?

Estimation: Estimation:

Solution: Solution:

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