Estimating Products Worksheet

Estimating Products

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to estimate the products. Remember to round the numbers before multiplying.

Round each number to the nearest ten to estimate the product.

1. 37 x 52 ≈   x   =  

2. 89 x 21 ≈   x   =  

3. 13 x 68 ≈   x   =  

4. Which is the best estimate for the product of 48 and 73?

5. Estimate the product of 6.2 and 9.7 by rounding each number to the nearest whole number.

6. True or False: When estimating 19 x 32, rounding both numbers to the nearest ten gives an estimate of 20 x 30 = 600.

7. A baker sells 28 loaves of bread each day. Approximately how many loaves does he sell in 7 days? (Round to the nearest ten before multiplying)

Estimate:   x   =   loaves

8. Use the number line below to help estimate the product of 4.9 and 3.1. Explain your reasoning.