Step 1 Multiply the dollars by
the number of items.
Step 2
Round the cents,
and multiply.
Step 3
Add the two products,
add
4 x $3,48
4 x $3 = $12
rounds to $.50
4 x $3.182
4 x $.50 = $2.00
4 x $3 = $12
4 x $.50 = $2
2
Estimate: $14
$3.48
Follow the steps above to find close estimates.
$3.67
$4.29
POWER
BATTERIES
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1. About how much will 5 six-packs cost?
a) Multiply the dollars $20
b) Multiply the cents
c) Add
3. About how much will 2 packages of
batteries cost?
a) Multiply the dollars
b) Multiply the cents
c) Add