Estimating and Solving Multidigit Decimal Problems

A bakery made 125.75 cupcakes in the morning and 98.50 cupcakes in the afternoon. Estimate how many cupcakes were made in total and calculate the exact number.

• 224.25

• 200.75

• 225.00

• 223.50

A school has 450.25 books in the library. If they buy 75.75 more books, how many books will they have? Use estimation to check your answer.

• 526.00

• 475.50

• 600.25

• 500.00

A farmer harvested 1,250.5 pounds of apples and sold 375.25 pounds at the market. Estimate how many pounds of apples he has left and find the exact amount.

• 1,125.75 pounds

• 875.25 pounds

• 500.25 pounds

• 1,000.5 pounds

A toy store sold 245.60 toys in January and 312.40 toys in February. Estimate the total toys sold and calculate the exact total.

• 500.00

• 600.00

• 558.00

• 450.00

A car travels 125.75 miles on Monday and 98.25 miles on Tuesday. Estimate the total distance traveled and find the exact distance.

• 200 miles

• 230 miles

• 210 miles

• 224 miles

A restaurant served 150.50 meals on Saturday and 175.75 meals on Sunday. Estimate the total meals served and calculate the exact number.

• 320.75

• 300.50

• 326.25

• 310.00

A bookstore had 1,200.50 books. They sold 350.25 books during a sale. Estimate how many books are left and find the exact number.

• 900.25

• 850.25

• 750.25

• 1,000.25

A swimming pool holds 2,500.75 gallons of water. If 1,250.50 gallons are used for a party, estimate how much water is left and calculate the exact amount.

• 2,000.25 gallons

• 1,000.50 gallons

• 1,250.75 gallons

• 1250.25 gallons

A school fundraiser raised $1,250.75 in the first week and $1,350.25 in the second week. Estimate the total amount raised and find the exact total.

• $2,450.50

• $2,601.00

• $2,500.00

• $2,700.25

A construction project costs $3,450.75 for materials and $1,250.50 for labor. Estimate the total cost and calculate the exact amount.

• $5,000.00

• $3,800.75

• $4,701.25

• $4,200.50