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Sheet # 785 Multiplication Estimation


1) A carpenter can put 52 nails in each bucket. He has 6,128 nails. Estimate how many buckets he will need.

a) 6,050

b) 1200

c) 120

d) 300,000


2) Debbie bought a baseball glove for $36.98, a bat for $18.25, and a ball for $5.75. What is a good estimate of how much she spent?

a) Less than $60

b) Between $60 and $75

c) Between $75 and $90

d) More than $90


3) Mark goes to the movies 2 or 3 times a month. He usually spends about $11.25 each time he goes to the movies. What is the best estimate of how much he spends in a month?

a) Less than $20

b) Between $20 and $35

c) Between $35 and $50

d) More than $50


4) The bag can hold about 320 pounds. If each package weighs 18 pounds, estimate how many packages can be put in a bag.

a) 15

b) 20

c) 3,000

d) 6,000


5) For her party, Millie bought 19 hamburgers for $3.25 each, 32 hot dogs that cost $1.89 each, and 51 drinks that cost $0.89 each. What is the best estimate of the total amount Millie spent?

a) $140

b) $150

c) $180

d) $210






































Answers for sheet # 785

1) c

2) b

3) b

4) d

5) c