Estimating Fractions and Decimals Review Quiz

Round each number to the nearest whole number and solve. 7.49 + 8.51 + 12.3

• 28

• 27

• 29

• 30

Answer explanation

Round 7.49 to 7, 8.51 to 9, and 12.3 to 12. Adding these gives 7 + 9 + 12 = 28. Therefore, the correct answer is 28.

Estimate the sum to the nearest whole number. 15 1/3 + 22 5/6

• 38

• 39

• 40

• 41

Answer explanation

To estimate the sum, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: 15 1/3 is approximately 15 (because 1/3 is less than half) and 22 5/6 is about 23 (because 5/6 is more than half). Adding these gives roughly 38. Thus, the correct answer is 38.

Arjun is baking a cake and needs to measure two ingredients. The first ingredient is 45 3/4 cups and the second ingredient is 18 1/3 cups. Estimate the difference in their measurements to the nearest whole number.

• 28

• 27

• 26

• 29

Answer explanation

To estimate, round 45 3/4 to 46 and 18 1/3 to 18. The difference is 46 - 18 = 28. Thus, the estimated difference in their measurements is 28, which is the correct choice.

Estimate the difference to the nearest tenth. 47.89 - 12.45

• 35.4

• 36.4

• 34.4

• 33.4

Answer explanation

To estimate 47.89 - 12.45, round to the nearest tenth: 47.89 rounds to 47.9 and 12.45 rounds to 12.5. Now, calculate 47.9 - 12.5 = 35.4. Thus, the estimated difference is 35.4.

Tom is sewing a quilt and wants to use two different fabrics for the pattern. He has 1 3/4 yards of one fabric and 2 1/4 yards of another fabric. Approximately how much fabric does he have in total?

• 3 yards

• 4 yards

• 5 yards

• 6 yards

Answer explanation

To find the total fabric, convert the mixed numbers: 1 3/4 is about 2 (because 3/4 is more than half) and 2 1/4 is about 2 (because 1/4 is less than half). Adding them gives 2 + 2 = 4 yards. Therefore, Tom has approximately 4 yards of fabric.

Estimate and Solve 
7   4/5  + 11  1/10

• 18

• 19

• 20

Answer explanation

To estimate, round 7 4/5 to 8 and 11 1/10 to 11. Adding these gives 8 + 11 = 19. Thus, the correct answer is 19.

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Estimate and solve:

7 4/8 + 2 8/10

• 10

• 4

• 11

• 4 1/2

Answer explanation

To estimate, round 7 4/8 to 8 (because 4/8 is exactly one half and that rounds up the fraction to 1) and 2 8/10 to 3 (because 8/10 is more than 1/2). Adding these gives approximately 11. The exact sum is 8 + 3 = 11. Thus, the correct answer is 11.

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When rounding, what numbers tell you to round up?

• 2,4,6,8, and 0

• 0.1,2,3,and 4

• 5,6,7,8, and 9

Answer explanation

When rounding, you round up if the digit in the place you are rounding to is 5 or higher. Therefore, the correct choice is 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, as these numbers indicate to round up.

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When rounding, what fraction tells you to round up to the next whole number?

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

Answer explanation

When rounding, if the fraction is 1/2 or higher, you round up to the next whole number. This means that 1/2 is the fraction that indicates you should round up, making it the correct choice.

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Estimate the sum to the nearest whole number. 9 2/5 + 14 3/5

• 23

• 24

• 25

• 26

Answer explanation

To estimate, round 9 2/5 to 9 and 14 3/5 to 15. Adding these gives 9 + 15 = 24. Thus, the nearest whole number for the sum 9 2/5 + 14 3/5 is 24.