Sheet # 776

A. Which is the best estimate

B. About how much

C. What is the approximate

D. All of the phrases can indicate that you should estimate.


2. Which is the proper sequence when working with a word problem?

A. Read the problem, look for words that mean estimate, round the numbers in the word problem, decide which math function to use, work the problem, choose your answer.

C. Read the problem, decide which math function to use, round your numbers, work your problem, round your numbers again, choose your answer.

D. Read the problem, write it down, then answer it.


3. Round the number 2,455 to the nearest thousand.

A. 2,460

B. 2,000

C. 3,000

D. 2, 450


4. Round the number 2,455 to the nearest ten.

A. 2,400

B. 2,000

C. 2,460

D. 2,500


5. Round the number 2,455 to the nearest hundred.

A. 2,400

B. 2,000

C. 2,460

D. 2,500