




Estimating Sums and Differences
Last updated at June 10, 2025 by Teachoo
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Worksheet on Estimating Sums and Differences - in DecimalsQuestion 1 For the sum of 25.93603259 and 8.20, use estimation to find the range where the sum will lie. Question 2 Estimate the sum of 14.8 and 9.3 What is the estimated range for the sum? b) What is the actual sum? Is it within your estimated range? Question 3 Estimate the sum of 45.15 and 6.9 What is the estimated range for the sum? b) What is the actual sum? Is it within your estimated range? Question 4 Estimate the difference between 22.4 and 7.8. What is the estimated range for the difference? b) What is the actual difference? Is it within your estimated range? Question 5 Estimate the difference between 50.25 and 19.9. What is the estimated range for the difference? b) What is the actual difference? Is it within your estimated range? Question 6 (Word Problem) Anjali has a ribbon that is 15.2 meters long. She cuts off a piece that is 4.9 meters long. First, estimate the range for the length of the remaining ribbon. b) Then, calculate the actual length. Is your answer reasonable?