5th Grade Math (Grade 5) · Chapter 2 · Lesson 2.2 · Printable PDF

Friendly Numbers and Deliberate Over and Under Estimates Worksheet with Answer Key

6 problems on friendly numbers and deliberate over and under estimates: estimating quotients and products with compatible numbers, garden seeds, jersey money, checking Omar's answers, and cookie bags. 2 pages, with a worked answer key.

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  1. Estimate each quotient using compatible numbers and write the numbers you use:
    1,743 ÷ 65,362 ÷ 72,087 ÷ 337,840 ÷ 92,873 ÷ 68
  2. Estimate each product using compatible numbers:
    24 × 43123 × 7949 × 2216 × 248
  3. Word problem: estimate the seeds in each of 4 garden beds and say if it is high or low.
  4. Can Jack's estimate show that 850 dollars is enough for 38 jerseys?
  5. Estimate each problem and decide whether Omar's answer is reasonable:
  6. Word problem: should the estimate of cookie bags be more or less than the exact number?

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