Estimating Decimals

What is the best estimate of 8.3?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is the best estimate of 1.16?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 1.5

What is estimating decimals?

• 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.

• Estimating decimals involves rounding numbers to the nearest whole number for simplicity.

• Estimating decimals is the method of calculating the exact value of a decimal number.

• Estimating decimals refers to the process of converting decimals into fractions.

What is the best estimate of 5.43?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the best estimate of 12.9?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

What is the rule for rounding down when estimating?

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

• If the decimal part is 0.5 or greater, round down to the nearest whole number.

• Always round down regardless of the decimal part.

• Round down only if the number is even.

When estimating decimals, what do you round to?

• To the nearest tenth

• To the nearest whole number

• To the nearest hundredth

• To the nearest thousandth

How do you estimate a decimal like 0.75?

• Round it to 1.

• Round it to 0.

• Round it to 0.5.

• Round it to 2.

What is the best estimate of 16.5?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

What is the rule for rounding up when estimating?

• If the decimal part is 0.4 or less, round down to the nearest whole number.

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

• Always round down regardless of the decimal part.

• Round up only if the decimal part is exactly 0.5.