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Sheet # 784 Multiplication Estimation


1) Estimate the following problem. What is the correct estimation answer?

2,200 x 249

a) 900,000

b) 400,000

c) 600,000

d) 450,000


2) Estimate the following problem. What is the correct estimation answer?

322 x 62

a) 18,000

b) 21,000

c) 2,100

d) 24,000


3) There are 18 ducks in the small pond. There are 51 ducks in the large pond. Estimate how many ducks there are in all.

a) 80

b) 100

c) 70

d) 60


4) The box can hold about 190 pounds. If each package weighs 11 pounds, estimate how many packages can be put in a box.

a) 2,000

b) 200

c) 20

d) 10


5) Jane bought 3 CDs for $9.90 each, 5 pens that cost $0.89 each, and 22 notebooks that cost $2.29 each. What is the best estimate of the total amount Jane spent?

a) $75

b) $100

c) $13

d) $55








































Answers for sheet # 784

1) b

2) a

3) b

4) a

5) a