Estimating Decimal Sums: Multi-Step Math Challenges

Lily bought 3.5 meters of ribbon for $2.75 per meter. How much did she spend in total? Estimate the total cost first.

• $9.63

• $10.00

• $8.25

• $7.50

A book costs $12.99, and a bookmark costs $1.50. If Sarah buys 2 books and 3 bookmarks, how much will she spend? Estimate the total before calculating.

• 30.48

• 32.48

• 25.99

• 28.50

Tom has $50.25. He buys 4 packs of gum for $1.25 each and a drink for $2.50. How much money does he have left? Estimate his remaining amount first.

• $45.00

• $40.50

• $38.25

• $42.75

A pizza costs $15.75, and a soda costs $2.25. If Jake orders 2 pizzas and 3 sodas, what is the total cost? Estimate the total cost before calculating.

• $25.50

• $30.00

• $38.25

• $40.75

Emma ran 2.5 miles on Monday and 3.75 miles on Tuesday. How many miles did she run in total? Estimate the total distance first.

• 5 miles

• 6.25 miles

• 6 miles

• 7 miles

A toy costs $9.99, and a game costs $14.50. If Mia buys 3 toys and 2 games, how much does she spend? Estimate the total cost before calculating.

• $58.97

• $52.50

• $39.99

• $45.00

At a store, a shirt costs $24.99 and pants cost $29.50. If Mark buys 1 shirt and 2 pairs of pants, what is his total cost? Estimate the total first.

• $74.99

• $59.99

• $99.99

• $84.99

A farmer sells apples for $0.75 each. If he sells 15 apples and buys 5 more for $0.50 each, how much money does he have after these transactions? Estimate his total earnings first.

• $5.00

• $10.25

• $7.50

• $8.75

A concert ticket costs $45.50, and parking costs $10.25. If Lisa buys 2 tickets and pays for parking, how much does she spend? Estimate the total cost before calculating.

• $90.50

• $101.25

• $110.00

• $85.75

A bakery sells cupcakes for $3.25 each. If Jenna buys 6 cupcakes and a cake for $15.50, how much does she spend in total? Estimate the total cost first.

• $30.75

• $40.00

• $25.50

• $35.00