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Practice Maths Homework Generated 6/03/2010 11:28:13 AM From Maths Practice Maths Homework Module Estimating Multiple larger quantities Instructions: Circle the closest approximate answer to each question. |
Hint: Estimating means approximately, so the correct answer will be very close to the exact amount. In each question you can usually round the numbers to make it easier to work out the estimate. |
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Q 1 Each day the Smith's travel 306 km on their holiday. Each holiday takes 13 days. Approx how far does the family travel if they take 4 holidays per year. [ a ] 11,940 km [ b ] 15,920 km [ c ] 19,900 km [ d ] 23,870 km
Q 2 On average a movie cinema holds 200 people at a time. They show 7 movies per month. Approx how many people would have seen a movie in 2 months. [ a ] 2,810 [ b ] 3,510 [ c ] 4,210 [ d ] 4,910
Q 3 On average a movie cinema holds 307 people at a time. They show 14 movies per month. Approx how many people would have seen a movie in 1 month. [ a ] 1,084 [ b ] 2,150 [ c ] 3,230 [ d ] 4,300
Q 4 On average a movie cinema holds 293 people at a time. They show 82 movies per month. Approx how many people would have seen a movie in 1 month. [ a ] 24,030 [ b ] 30,040 [ c ] 36,040 [ d ] 42,050
Q 5 Each day the Smith's travel 211 km on their holiday. Each holiday takes 15 days. Approx how far does the family travel if they take 1 holiday per year. [ a ] 2,380 km [ b ] 3,170 km [ c ] 3,960 km [ d ] 4,750 km
Q 6 A factory has 14 workers. They get paid an average of $ 391 each, per week. Approx how much money does the factory need to pay in total per 4 Weeks. [ a ] $10,950 [ b ] $16,430 [ c ] $21,900 [ d ] $27,380
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