CAAT Numerical Estimation and Approximation 3

Question 1

Round 3,847 to the nearest hundred.

Accepted Answer

3,800

Answer

3,700

Answer

3,900

Answer

4,000

Question 2

Which is a reasonable estimate for 22 × 48?

Accepted Answer

1,000

Answer

500

Answer

1,500

Answer

2,000

Question 3

Estimate how many groups of 15 fit into 200.

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

10

Answer

15

Answer

20

Question 4

If you drive 55 mph for 3.5 hours, approximately how far do you travel?

Accepted Answer

200 miles

Answer

150 miles

Answer

175 miles

Answer

225 miles

Question 5

About how much is 5.8 + 4.3 + 6.1?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

14

Answer

18

Answer

20

Question 6

A recipe calls for 2.75 cups of flour. If you triple the recipe, approximately how much flour do you need?

Accepted Answer

8 cups

Answer

6 cups

Answer

9 cups

Answer

12 cups