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Try It Out -- Chapter 4, Lesson 2: Estimating Sums and Differences



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 
 
Estimate to determine which calculations are reasonable.
 

 1. 

The following calculation is reasonable.

3551 + 2447 = 5998
 

 2. 

The following calculation is reasonable.

1982 + 3582 = 4564
 

 3. 

The following calculation is reasonable.

2339 + 5773 +1104 = 8107
 

 4. 

The following calculation is reasonable.

8112 - 2447 = 5665
 

 5. 

The following calculation is reasonable.

6549 - 1234 = 5315
 

Multiple Choice
Choose the letter beside the correct answer.
 
 
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 6. 

Estimate the total number of Brownies and Rangers in Hong Kong.
A.
7500
C.
7700
B.
7600
D.
7800
 

 7. 

Calculate the total number of Brownies and Rangers in Hong Kong.
A.
7887
C.
7687
B.
7787
D.
7587
 

 8. 

Estimate the total number of Girl Guides in Hong Kong.
A.
12 000
C.
14 000
B.
13 000
D.
15 000
 

 9. 

Calculate the number of Girl Guides in Hong Kong.
A.
12 879
C.
14 879
B.
13 879
D.
11 879
 



 
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