Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
Estimate the sum by
rounding each number to the nearest hundred, then add the rounded numbers.
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We'll go through each addition problem one by one, round both numbers to the nearest hundred, and then add them.
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1. 653 + 239
- 653 → nearest hundred:
700 (since 653 is closer to 700 than 600)
- 239 → nearest hundred:
200 (239 is closer to 200 than 300)
- Estimate:
700 + 200 = 900 ✔ (Matches given answer)
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2. 312 + 435
- 312 →
300 (closer to 300 than 400)
- 435 →
400 (closer to 400 than 500)
- Estimate:
300 + 400 = 700
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3. 893 + 156
- 893 →
900 (closer to 900 than 800)
- 156 →
200 (closer to 200 than 100)
- Estimate:
900 + 200 = 1100
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4. 581 + 719
- 581 →
600 (closer to 600 than 500)
- 719 →
700 (closer to 700 than 800)
- Estimate:
600 + 700 = 1300
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5. 232 + 817
- 232 →
200
- 817 →
800
- Estimate:
200 + 800 = 1000
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6. 211 + 364
- 211 →
200
- 364 →
400
- Estimate:
200 + 400 = 600
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7. 764 + 309
- 764 →
800
- 309 →
300
- Estimate:
800 + 300 = 1100
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8. 564 + 333
- 564 →
600
- 333 →
300
- Estimate:
600 + 300 = 900
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9. 109 + 256
- 109 →
100
- 256 →
300
- Estimate:
100 + 300 = 400
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10. 807 + 876
- 807 →
800
- 876 →
900
- Estimate:
800 + 900 = 1700
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11. 659 + 145
- 659 →
700
- 145 →
100
- Estimate:
700 + 100 = 800
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12. 148 + 398
- 148 →
100
- 398 →
400
- Estimate:
100 + 400 = 500
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13. 499 + 209
- 499 →
500
- 209 →
200
- Estimate:
500 + 200 = 700
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14. 352 + 189
- 352 →
400
- 189 →
200
- Estimate:
400 + 200 = 600
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15. 765 + 476
- 765 →
800
- 476 →
500
- Estimate:
800 + 500 = 1300
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✔ Final Answers (fill in the blanks):
| Problem | Rounded Sum |
|----------------|-------------|
| 312 + 435 | 300 + 400 =
700 |
| 893 + 156 | 900 + 200 =
1100 |
| 581 + 719 | 600 + 700 =
1300 |
| 232 + 817 | 200 + 800 =
1000 |
| 211 + 364 | 200 + 400 =
600 |
| 764 + 309 | 800 + 300 =
1100 |
| 564 + 333 | 600 + 300 =
900 |
| 109 + 256 | 100 + 300 =
400 |
| 807 + 876 | 800 + 900 =
1700 |
| 659 + 145 | 700 + 100 =
800 |
| 148 + 398 | 100 + 400 =
500 |
| 499 + 209 | 500 + 200 =
700 |
| 352 + 189 | 400 + 200 =
600 |
| 765 + 476 | 800 + 500 =
1300 |
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📌 Summary:
To estimate sums by rounding to the nearest hundred:
1. Round each number to the nearest hundred.
2. Add the rounded numbers.
3. Write the estimated sum.
This method gives a quick approximation useful for checking reasonableness of exact calculations.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition rounding worksheet.