Sheet # 300/Estimating Answers
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Show your work.
1) If you buy a hat for $7.98 and a pair of socks for $2.98, will they both cost about $9, $10 or $11?
2) Estimate the cost of one dozen toy cars at 49 cents each.
3) Estimate the cost of 18 gifts at 98 cents each.
4) Estimate the cost of one plate if a set of 6 costs $5.98.
5) Estimate the cost of 9 cantaloupes which sell at 3 for 29 cents.
6) About how much should you pay for 2 dozen lemons at 39 cents a dozen?
Answers for sheet # 300
1) If you buy a hat for $7.98 and a pair of socks for $2.98, will they both cost about $9, $10 or $11?
$8 + $3 = $11
2) Estimate the cost of one dozen toy cars at 49 cents each.
12 x 50 cents = $6.00
3) Estimate the cost of 18 gifts at 98 cents each.
20 gifts x $1 = $20 or
18 gits x $1 = $18
4) Estimate the cost of one plate if a set of 6 costs $5.98.
6 x $ 6 = $36
5) Estimate the cost of 9 cantaloupes which sell at 3 for 29 cents.
3 x 30 cents = 90 cents
6) About how much should you pay for 2 dozen lemons at 39 cents a dozen?
2 x 40 cents = 80 cents