Estimating Decimals

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What is estimating decimals?

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Estimating decimals is the process of finding a number that is close to the actual value of a decimal, making it easier to work with in calculations.

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What is the best estimate of 5.43?

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5

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the best estimate of 7.01?

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7

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the best estimate of 5.2?

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5

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the best estimate of 16.5?

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17

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the best estimate of 1.16?

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1

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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When estimating decimals, what do you round to?

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You typically round to the nearest whole number.

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Why is estimating decimals useful?

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Estimating decimals helps simplify calculations and provides a quick way to assess the reasonableness of an answer.

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What is the rule for rounding up when estimating?

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If the decimal part is 0.5 or greater, round up to the next whole number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the rule for rounding down when estimating?

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If the decimal part is less than 0.5, round down to the nearest whole number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4