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Estimation — 100 Questions

Five bands, easy to hardest, all within Grade 2.

100 marks · 5 sections · grade-locked (no Grade 2+ techniques required)

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Grade-locked: every question uses the six estimation facts (round to 1 sig fig; estimate +, −, ×, ÷; the ≈ symbol; real-world estimation). No bounds/error, no rounding to 2+ sig figs.
Band A
Section — Round to 1 sig fig
Whole numbers of different sizes
Q1.Round 274 to 1 significant figure.
200300250274rounds to 300
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 274 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 274.
  4. Do the maths. 274 rounded to 1 sig fig = 300.
  5. Answer. 300
Answer: 300
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q2.Round 385 to 1 significant figure.
300400350385rounds to 400
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 385 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 385.
  4. Do the maths. 385 rounded to 1 sig fig = 400.
  5. Answer. 400
Answer: 400
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q3.Round 456 to 1 significant figure.
400500450456rounds to 500
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 456 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 456.
  4. Do the maths. 456 rounded to 1 sig fig = 500.
  5. Answer. 500
Answer: 500
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q4.Round 621 to 1 significant figure.
600700650621rounds to 600
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 621 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 621.
  4. Do the maths. 621 rounded to 1 sig fig = 600.
  5. Answer. 600
Answer: 600
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q5.Round 789 to 1 significant figure.
700800750789rounds to 800
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 789 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 789.
  4. Do the maths. 789 rounded to 1 sig fig = 800.
  5. Answer. 800
Answer: 800
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q6.Round 912 to 1 significant figure.
9001,000950912rounds to 900
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 912 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 912.
  4. Do the maths. 912 rounded to 1 sig fig = 900.
  5. Answer. 900
Answer: 900
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q7.Round 148 to 1 significant figure.
100200150148rounds to 100
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 148 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 148.
  4. Do the maths. 148 rounded to 1 sig fig = 100.
  5. Answer. 100
Answer: 100
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q8.Round 235 to 1 significant figure.
200300250235rounds to 200
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 235 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 235.
  4. Do the maths. 235 rounded to 1 sig fig = 200.
  5. Answer. 200
Answer: 200
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q9.Round 367 to 1 significant figure.
300400350367rounds to 400
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 367 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 367.
  4. Do the maths. 367 rounded to 1 sig fig = 400.
  5. Answer. 400
Answer: 400
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q10.Round 508 to 1 significant figure.
500600550508rounds to 500
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 508 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 508.
  4. Do the maths. 508 rounded to 1 sig fig = 500.
  5. Answer. 500
Answer: 500
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q11.Round 1250 to 1 significant figure.
1,0002,0001,5001,250rounds to 1,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 1250 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 1250.
  4. Do the maths. 1250 rounded to 1 sig fig = 1000.
  5. Answer. 1000
Answer: 1000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q12.Round 2740 to 1 significant figure.
2,0003,0002,5002,740rounds to 3,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 2740 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 2740.
  4. Do the maths. 2740 rounded to 1 sig fig = 3000.
  5. Answer. 3000
Answer: 3000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q13.Round 3860 to 1 significant figure.
3,0004,0003,5003,860rounds to 4,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 3860 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 3860.
  4. Do the maths. 3860 rounded to 1 sig fig = 4000.
  5. Answer. 4000
Answer: 4000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q14.Round 4520 to 1 significant figure.
4,0005,0004,5004,520rounds to 5,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 4520 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 4520.
  4. Do the maths. 4520 rounded to 1 sig fig = 5000.
  5. Answer. 5000
Answer: 5000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q15.Round 6180 to 1 significant figure.
6,0007,0006,5006,180rounds to 6,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 6180 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 6180.
  4. Do the maths. 6180 rounded to 1 sig fig = 6000.
  5. Answer. 6000
Answer: 6000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q16.Round 7830 to 1 significant figure.
7,0008,0007,5007,830rounds to 8,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 7830 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 7830.
  4. Do the maths. 7830 rounded to 1 sig fig = 8000.
  5. Answer. 8000
Answer: 8000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q17.Round 8940 to 1 significant figure.
8,0009,0008,5008,940rounds to 9,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 8940 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 8940.
  4. Do the maths. 8940 rounded to 1 sig fig = 9000.
  5. Answer. 9000
Answer: 9000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q18.Round 9350 to 1 significant figure.
9,00010,0009,5009,350rounds to 9,000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 9350 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 9350.
  4. Do the maths. 9350 rounded to 1 sig fig = 9000.
  5. Answer. 9000
Answer: 9000
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q19.Round 47 to 1 significant figure.
40504547rounds to 50
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 47 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 47.
  4. Do the maths. 47 rounded to 1 sig fig = 50.
  5. Answer. 50
Answer: 50
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Q20.Round 82 to 1 significant figure.
80908582rounds to 80
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Round 82 to 1 significant figure.
  2. The fact. Keep the first digit; zero the rest, using the round-up rule.
  3. The numbers. 82.
  4. Do the maths. 82 rounded to 1 sig fig = 80.
  5. Answer. 80
Answer: 80
Watch outLook at the NEXT digit to decide round up or down (5 or more rounds up).
Band B
Section — Estimate addition
Round each; then add
Q21.Estimate 274 + 189 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
274 + 189 = ?round≈ 300 + 200 = 500
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 274 + 189 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 274 → 300. 189 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 300 + 200 = 500.
  5. Answer. 500
Answer: 500
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q22.Estimate 385 + 213 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
385 + 213 = ?round≈ 400 + 200 = 600
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 385 + 213 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 385 → 400. 213 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 400 + 200 = 600.
  5. Answer. 600
Answer: 600
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q23.Estimate 456 + 128 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
456 + 128 = ?round≈ 500 + 100 = 600
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 456 + 128 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 456 → 500. 128 → 100.
  4. Do the maths. 500 + 100 = 600.
  5. Answer. 600
Answer: 600
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q24.Estimate 621 + 348 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
621 + 348 = ?round≈ 600 + 300 = 900
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 621 + 348 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 621 → 600. 348 → 300.
  4. Do the maths. 600 + 300 = 900.
  5. Answer. 900
Answer: 900
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q25.Estimate 789 + 156 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
789 + 156 = ?round≈ 800 + 200 = 1000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 789 + 156 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 789 → 800. 156 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 800 + 200 = 1000.
  5. Answer. 1000
Answer: 1000
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q26.Estimate 1250 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
1250 + 385 = ?round≈ 1000 + 400 = 1400
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 1250 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 1250 → 1000. 385 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 1000 + 400 = 1400.
  5. Answer. 1400
Answer: 1400
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q27.Estimate 2740 + 519 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
2740 + 519 = ?round≈ 3000 + 500 = 3500
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 2740 + 519 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 2740 → 3000. 519 → 500.
  4. Do the maths. 3000 + 500 = 3500.
  5. Answer. 3500
Answer: 3500
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q28.Estimate 3860 + 745 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
3860 + 745 = ?round≈ 4000 + 700 = 4700
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 3860 + 745 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 3860 → 4000. 745 → 700.
  4. Do the maths. 4000 + 700 = 4700.
  5. Answer. 4700
Answer: 4700
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q29.Estimate 856 + 439 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
856 + 439 = ?round≈ 900 + 400 = 1300
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 856 + 439 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 856 → 900. 439 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 900 + 400 = 1300.
  5. Answer. 1300
Answer: 1300
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Q30.Estimate 912 + 267 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
912 + 267 = ?round≈ 900 + 300 = 1200
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 912 + 267 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 912 → 900. 267 → 300.
  4. Do the maths. 900 + 300 = 1200.
  5. Answer. 1200
Answer: 1200
Watch outThe estimate is CLOSE, not exact.
Band B
Section — Estimate + and −
Add or subtract
Q31.Estimate 435 + 268 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 435 + 268 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 435 → 400. 268 → 300.
  4. Do the maths. 400 + 300 = 700.
  5. Answer. 700
Answer: 700
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q32.Estimate 617 + 384 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 617 + 384 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 617 → 600. 384 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 600 + 400 = 1000.
  5. Answer. 1000
Answer: 1000
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q33.Estimate 856 - 439 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 856 - 439 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then subtract.
  3. The numbers. 856 → 900. 439 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 900 - 400 = 500.
  5. Answer. 500
Answer: 500
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q34.Estimate 789 - 245 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 789 - 245 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then subtract.
  3. The numbers. 789 → 800. 245 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 800 - 200 = 600.
  5. Answer. 600
Answer: 600
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q35.Estimate 1250 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 1250 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 1250 → 1000. 385 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 1000 + 400 = 1400.
  5. Answer. 1400
Answer: 1400
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q36.Estimate 2740 - 519 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 2740 - 519 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then subtract.
  3. The numbers. 2740 → 3000. 519 → 500.
  4. Do the maths. 3000 - 500 = 2500.
  5. Answer. 2500
Answer: 2500
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q37.Estimate 148 + 235 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 148 + 235 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 148 → 100. 235 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 100 + 200 = 300.
  5. Answer. 300
Answer: 300
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q38.Estimate 921 - 348 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 921 - 348 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then subtract.
  3. The numbers. 921 → 900. 348 → 300.
  4. Do the maths. 900 - 300 = 600.
  5. Answer. 600
Answer: 600
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q39.Estimate 3860 + 745 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 3860 + 745 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. 3860 → 4000. 745 → 700.
  4. Do the maths. 4000 + 700 = 4700.
  5. Answer. 4700
Answer: 4700
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Q40.Estimate 5670 - 2130 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 5670 - 2130 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then subtract.
  3. The numbers. 5670 → 6000. 2130 → 2000.
  4. Do the maths. 6000 - 2000 = 4000.
  5. Answer. 4000
Answer: 4000
Watch outFollow the rounding first.
Band C
Section — Estimate × and ÷
20 mixed calculations
Q41.Estimate 82 × 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 82 × 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 82 → 80. 39 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 80 × 40 = 3200.
  5. Answer. 3200
Answer: 3200
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q42.Estimate 68 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 68 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 68 → 70. 42 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 70 × 40 = 2800.
  5. Answer. 2800
Answer: 2800
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q43.Estimate 195 × 47 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 195 × 47 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 195 → 200. 47 → 50.
  4. Do the maths. 200 × 50 = 10000.
  5. Answer. 10000
Answer: 10000
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q44.Estimate 312 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 312 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 312 → 300. 28 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 300 × 30 = 9000.
  5. Answer. 9000
Answer: 9000
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q45.Estimate 425 × 19 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 425 × 19 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 425 → 400. 19 → 20.
  4. Do the maths. 400 × 20 = 8000.
  5. Answer. 8000
Answer: 8000
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q46.Estimate 51 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 51 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 51 → 50. 28 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 50 × 30 = 1500.
  5. Answer. 1500
Answer: 1500
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q47.Estimate 87 × 63 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 87 × 63 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 87 → 90. 63 → 60.
  4. Do the maths. 90 × 60 = 5400.
  5. Answer. 5400
Answer: 5400
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q48.Estimate 145 × 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 145 × 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 145 → 100. 39 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 100 × 40 = 4000.
  5. Answer. 4000
Answer: 4000
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q49.Estimate 275 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 275 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 275 → 300. 42 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 300 × 40 = 12000.
  5. Answer. 12000
Answer: 12000
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q50.Estimate 89 × 51 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 89 × 51 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then multiply.
  3. The numbers. 89 → 90. 51 → 50.
  4. Do the maths. 90 × 50 = 4500.
  5. Answer. 4500
Answer: 4500
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q51.Estimate 621 ÷ 29 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 621 ÷ 29 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 621 → 600. 29 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 600 ÷ 30 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q52.Estimate 856 ÷ 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 856 ÷ 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 856 → 900. 42 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 900 ÷ 40 = 22.5.
  5. Answer. 22.5
Answer: 22.5
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q53.Estimate 435 ÷ 21 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 435 ÷ 21 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 435 → 400. 21 → 20.
  4. Do the maths. 400 ÷ 20 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q54.Estimate 782 ÷ 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 782 ÷ 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 782 → 800. 39 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 800 ÷ 40 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q55.Estimate 1210 ÷ 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 1210 ÷ 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 1210 → 1000. 28 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 1000 ÷ 30 = 33.333333.
  5. Answer. 33.333333
Answer: 33.333333
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q56.Estimate 895 ÷ 31 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 895 ÷ 31 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 895 → 900. 31 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 900 ÷ 30 = 30.
  5. Answer. 30
Answer: 30
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q57.Estimate 275 ÷ 48 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 275 ÷ 48 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 275 → 300. 48 → 50.
  4. Do the maths. 300 ÷ 50 = 6.
  5. Answer. 6
Answer: 6
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q58.Estimate 4820 ÷ 118 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 4820 ÷ 118 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 4820 → 5000. 118 → 100.
  4. Do the maths. 5000 ÷ 100 = 50.
  5. Answer. 50
Answer: 50
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q59.Estimate 3670 ÷ 89 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 3670 ÷ 89 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 3670 → 4000. 89 → 90.
  4. Do the maths. 4000 ÷ 90 = 44.444444.
  5. Answer. 44.444444
Answer: 44.444444
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Q60.Estimate 728 ÷ 38 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 728 ÷ 38 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then divide.
  3. The numbers. 728 → 700. 38 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 700 ÷ 40 = 17.5.
  5. Answer. 17.5
Answer: 17.5
Watch outRounded numbers are easier to multiply or divide.
Band D
Section — Mixed estimation with diagrams
All four operations
Q61.Estimate 375 + 428 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
375 + 428 = ?round≈ 400 + 400 = 800
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 375 + 428 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 375 → 400. 428 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 400 + 400 = 800.
  5. Answer. 800
Answer: 800
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Q62.Estimate 892 - 156 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
892 - 156 = ?round≈ 900 - 200 = 700
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 892 - 156 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply -.
  3. The numbers. 892 → 900. 156 → 200.
  4. Do the maths. 900 - 200 = 700.
  5. Answer. 700
Answer: 700
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Q63.Estimate 47 × 22 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
47 × 22 = ?round≈ 50 × 20 = 1000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 47 × 22 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 47 → 50. 22 → 20.
  4. Do the maths. 50 × 20 = 1000.
  5. Answer. 1000
Answer: 1000
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Q64.Estimate 615 ÷ 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
615 ÷ 28 = ?round≈ 600 ÷ 30 = 20
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 615 ÷ 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ÷.
  3. The numbers. 615 → 600. 28 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 600 ÷ 30 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
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Q65.Estimate 82 × 31 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
82 × 31 = ?round≈ 80 × 30 = 2400
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 82 × 31 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 82 → 80. 31 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 80 × 30 = 2400.
  5. Answer. 2400
Answer: 2400
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Q66.Estimate 2450 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
2450 + 385 = ?round≈ 2000 + 400 = 2400
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 2450 + 385 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 2450 → 2000. 385 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 2000 + 400 = 2400.
  5. Answer. 2400
Answer: 2400
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Q67.Estimate 3670 - 1120 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
3670 - 1120 = ?round≈ 4000 - 1000 = 3000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 3670 - 1120 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply -.
  3. The numbers. 3670 → 4000. 1120 → 1000.
  4. Do the maths. 4000 - 1000 = 3000.
  5. Answer. 3000
Answer: 3000
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Q68.Estimate 815 ÷ 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
815 ÷ 39 = ?round≈ 800 ÷ 40 = 20
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 815 ÷ 39 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ÷.
  3. The numbers. 815 → 800. 39 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 800 ÷ 40 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
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Q69.Estimate 195 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
195 × 42 = ?round≈ 200 × 40 = 8000
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 195 × 42 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 195 → 200. 42 → 40.
  4. Do the maths. 200 × 40 = 8000.
  5. Answer. 8000
Answer: 8000
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Q70.Estimate 4520 + 895 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
4520 + 895 = ?round≈ 5000 + 900 = 5900
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 4520 + 895 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 4520 → 5000. 895 → 900.
  4. Do the maths. 5000 + 900 = 5900.
  5. Answer. 5900
Answer: 5900
Watch outSame method regardless of operation.
Band D
Section — Mixed estimation no diagrams
Quick fire practice
Q71.Estimate 128 + 375 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 128 + 375 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 128 → 100. 375 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 100 + 400 = 500.
  5. Answer. 500
Answer: 500
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Q72.Estimate 892 - 456 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 892 - 456 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply -.
  3. The numbers. 892 → 900. 456 → 500.
  4. Do the maths. 900 - 500 = 400.
  5. Answer. 400
Answer: 400
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Q73.Estimate 63 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 63 × 28 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 63 → 60. 28 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 60 × 30 = 1800.
  5. Answer. 1800
Answer: 1800
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Q74.Estimate 445 ÷ 21 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 445 ÷ 21 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ÷.
  3. The numbers. 445 → 400. 21 → 20.
  4. Do the maths. 400 ÷ 20 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
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Q75.Estimate 82 × 47 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 82 × 47 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 82 → 80. 47 → 50.
  4. Do the maths. 80 × 50 = 4000.
  5. Answer. 4000
Answer: 4000
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Q76.Estimate 1875 + 425 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 1875 + 425 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 1875 → 2000. 425 → 400.
  4. Do the maths. 2000 + 400 = 2400.
  5. Answer. 2400
Answer: 2400
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Q77.Estimate 3670 - 892 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 3670 - 892 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply -.
  3. The numbers. 3670 → 4000. 892 → 900.
  4. Do the maths. 4000 - 900 = 3100.
  5. Answer. 3100
Answer: 3100
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Q78.Estimate 615 ÷ 33 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 615 ÷ 33 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ÷.
  3. The numbers. 615 → 600. 33 → 30.
  4. Do the maths. 600 ÷ 30 = 20.
  5. Answer. 20
Answer: 20
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Q79.Estimate 145 × 22 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 145 × 22 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply ×.
  3. The numbers. 145 → 100. 22 → 20.
  4. Do the maths. 100 × 20 = 2000.
  5. Answer. 2000
Answer: 2000
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Q80.Estimate 5680 + 720 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. Estimate 5680 + 720 by rounding each to 1 sig fig.
  2. The fact. Round each, then apply +.
  3. The numbers. 5680 → 6000. 720 → 700.
  4. Do the maths. 6000 + 700 = 6700.
  5. Answer. 6700
Answer: 6700
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Band E
Section — Real-world estimation
Money totals and is-enough problems
Q81.You buy two items costing £4.85 and £6.3. Estimate the total (in £).
4.85 + 6.3 = ?round≈ 5 + 6 = 11
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy two items costing £4.85 and £6.3. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. £4.85, £6.3.
  4. Do the maths. £4.85 → £5. £6.3 → £6. Total ≈ £11.
  5. Answer. 11
Answer: 11
Watch outFor money, rounding to £1 is usually fine.
Q82.You buy two items costing £3.75 and £8.2. Estimate the total (in £).
3.75 + 8.2 = ?round≈ 4 + 8 = 12
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy two items costing £3.75 and £8.2. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. £3.75, £8.2.
  4. Do the maths. £3.75 → £4. £8.2 → £8. Total ≈ £12.
  5. Answer. 12
Answer: 12
Watch outFor money, rounding to £1 is usually fine.
Q83.You buy 3 items at £6.75 each. Estimate the total (in £).
3 × 6.75 = ?round≈ 3 × 7 = 21
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy 3 items at £6.75 each. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round the price, keep the count.
  3. The numbers. 3 × £6.75.
  4. Do the maths. £6.75 → £7. 3 × £7 = £21.
  5. Answer. 21
Answer: 21
Watch outIf the count is small (like 3 or 5), leave it as is.
Q84.You buy 4 items at £3.15 each. Estimate the total (in £).
4 × 3.15 = ?round≈ 4 × 3 = 12
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy 4 items at £3.15 each. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round the price, keep the count.
  3. The numbers. 4 × £3.15.
  4. Do the maths. £3.15 → £3. 4 × £3 = £12.
  5. Answer. 12
Answer: 12
Watch outIf the count is small (like 3 or 5), leave it as is.
Q85.You buy 5 items at £8.9 each. Estimate the total (in £).
5 × 8.9 = ?round≈ 5 × 9 = 45
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy 5 items at £8.9 each. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round the price, keep the count.
  3. The numbers. 5 × £8.9.
  4. Do the maths. £8.9 → £9. 5 × £9 = £45.
  5. Answer. 45
Answer: 45
Watch outIf the count is small (like 3 or 5), leave it as is.
Q86.You buy two items costing £12.6 and £7.85. Estimate the total (in £).
12.6 + 7.85 = ?round≈ 10 + 8 = 18
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy two items costing £12.6 and £7.85. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. £12.6, £7.85.
  4. Do the maths. £12.6 → £10. £7.85 → £8. Total ≈ £18.
  5. Answer. 18
Answer: 18
Watch outFor money, rounding to £1 is usually fine.
Q87.You buy two items costing £24.5 and £15.75. Estimate the total (in £).
24.5 + 15.75 = ?round≈ 20 + 20 = 40
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy two items costing £24.5 and £15.75. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. £24.5, £15.75.
  4. Do the maths. £24.5 → £20. £15.75 → £20. Total ≈ £40.
  5. Answer. 40
Answer: 40
Watch outFor money, rounding to £1 is usually fine.
Q88.You buy 6 items at £2.99 each. Estimate the total (in £).
6 × 2.99 = ?round≈ 6 × 3 = 18
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy 6 items at £2.99 each. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round the price, keep the count.
  3. The numbers. 6 × £2.99.
  4. Do the maths. £2.99 → £3. 6 × £3 = £18.
  5. Answer. 18
Answer: 18
Watch outIf the count is small (like 3 or 5), leave it as is.
Q89.You buy 8 items at £4.25 each. Estimate the total (in £).
8 × 4.25 = ?round≈ 8 × 4 = 32
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy 8 items at £4.25 each. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round the price, keep the count.
  3. The numbers. 8 × £4.25.
  4. Do the maths. £4.25 → £4. 8 × £4 = £32.
  5. Answer. 32
Answer: 32
Watch outIf the count is small (like 3 or 5), leave it as is.
Q90.You buy two items costing £9.75 and £5.1. Estimate the total (in £).
9.75 + 5.1 = ?round≈ 10 + 5 = 15
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You buy two items costing £9.75 and £5.1. Estimate the total (in £).
  2. The fact. Round each, then add.
  3. The numbers. £9.75, £5.1.
  4. Do the maths. £9.75 → £10. £5.1 → £5. Total ≈ £15.
  5. Answer. 15
Answer: 15
Watch outFor money, rounding to £1 is usually fine.
Q91.You want to buy 3 items at £6.75 each. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£21HAVE£20✗ Not enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 3 items at £6.75 each. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £21. Have £20.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £21. You have £20. £20 < £21 → NOT ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 0
Answer: 0
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Q92.You want to buy 2 items at £7.20 each and a bag for £0.85. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£15HAVE£20✓ Enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 2 items at £7.20 each and a bag for £0.85. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £15. Have £20.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £15. You have £20. £20 ≥ £15 → ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 1
Answer: 1
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Q93.You want to buy a phone case at £8.50 and a charger at £22.90. You have £25. Is £25 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£30HAVE£25✗ Not enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy a phone case at £8.50 and a charger at £22.90. You have £25. Is £25 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £30. Have £25.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £30. You have £25. £25 < £30 → NOT ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 0
Answer: 0
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Q94.You want to buy 2 books at £8.99 each. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£18HAVE£20✓ Enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 2 books at £8.99 each. You have £20. Is £20 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £18. Have £20.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £18. You have £20. £20 ≥ £18 → ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 1
Answer: 1
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Q95.You want to buy 3 shirts at £15 each. You have £40. Is £40 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£45HAVE£40✗ Not enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 3 shirts at £15 each. You have £40. Is £40 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £45. Have £40.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £45. You have £40. £40 < £45 → NOT ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 0
Answer: 0
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Q96.You want to buy 2 kids' meals at £4.75 and a pizza at £27.50. You have £50. Is £50 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£36HAVE£50✓ Enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 2 kids' meals at £4.75 and a pizza at £27.50. You have £50. Is £50 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £36. Have £50.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £36. You have £50. £50 ≥ £36 → ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 1
Answer: 1
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Q97.You want to buy 4 pens at £2.85 each. You have £10. Is £10 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£12HAVE£10✗ Not enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 4 pens at £2.85 each. You have £10. Is £10 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £12. Have £10.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £12. You have £10. £10 < £12 → NOT ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 0
Answer: 0
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Q98.You want to buy 2 sandwiches at £3.85 each. You have £10. Is £10 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£8HAVE£10✓ Enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 2 sandwiches at £3.85 each. You have £10. Is £10 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £8. Have £10.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £8. You have £10. £10 ≥ £8 → ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 1
Answer: 1
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Q99.You want to buy 4 trainers at £24.99 each. You have £80. Is £80 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£100HAVE£80✗ Not enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 4 trainers at £24.99 each. You have £80. Is £80 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £100. Have £80.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £100. You have £80. £80 < £100 → NOT ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 0
Answer: 0
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Q100.You want to buy 3 t-shirts at £19.50 each. You have £100. Is £100 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
NEED (≈)£60HAVE£100✓ Enough
(1 mark)
  1. Read it. You want to buy 3 t-shirts at £19.50 each. You have £100. Is £100 enough? Type 1 for YES, 0 for NO.
  2. The fact. Estimate → compare.
  3. The numbers. Need ≈ £60. Have £100.
  4. Do the maths. Estimate cost: ≈ £60. You have £100. £100 ≥ £60 → ENOUGH.
  5. Answer. 1
Answer: 1
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Answer key — all 100

The rule and the working for each question.

QAnswerTypeWorking
Q1300round_1sf274 rounded to 1 sig fig = 300.
Q2400round_1sf385 rounded to 1 sig fig = 400.
Q3500round_1sf456 rounded to 1 sig fig = 500.
Q4600round_1sf621 rounded to 1 sig fig = 600.
Q5800round_1sf789 rounded to 1 sig fig = 800.
Q6900round_1sf912 rounded to 1 sig fig = 900.
Q7100round_1sf148 rounded to 1 sig fig = 100.
Q8200round_1sf235 rounded to 1 sig fig = 200.
Q9400round_1sf367 rounded to 1 sig fig = 400.
Q10500round_1sf508 rounded to 1 sig fig = 500.
Q111000round_1sf1250 rounded to 1 sig fig = 1000.
Q123000round_1sf2740 rounded to 1 sig fig = 3000.
Q134000round_1sf3860 rounded to 1 sig fig = 4000.
Q145000round_1sf4520 rounded to 1 sig fig = 5000.
Q156000round_1sf6180 rounded to 1 sig fig = 6000.
Q168000round_1sf7830 rounded to 1 sig fig = 8000.
Q179000round_1sf8940 rounded to 1 sig fig = 9000.
Q189000round_1sf9350 rounded to 1 sig fig = 9000.
Q1950round_1sf47 rounded to 1 sig fig = 50.
Q2080round_1sf82 rounded to 1 sig fig = 80.
Q21500estimate_add300 + 200 = 500.
Q22600estimate_add400 + 200 = 600.
Q23600estimate_add500 + 100 = 600.
Q24900estimate_add600 + 300 = 900.
Q251000estimate_add800 + 200 = 1000.
Q261400estimate_add1000 + 400 = 1400.
Q273500estimate_add3000 + 500 = 3500.
Q284700estimate_add4000 + 700 = 4700.
Q291300estimate_add900 + 400 = 1300.
Q301200estimate_add900 + 300 = 1200.
Q31700estimate_add400 + 300 = 700.
Q321000estimate_add600 + 400 = 1000.
Q33500estimate_sub900 - 400 = 500.
Q34600estimate_sub800 - 200 = 600.
Q351400estimate_add1000 + 400 = 1400.
Q362500estimate_sub3000 - 500 = 2500.
Q37300estimate_add100 + 200 = 300.
Q38600estimate_sub900 - 300 = 600.
Q394700estimate_add4000 + 700 = 4700.
Q404000estimate_sub6000 - 2000 = 4000.
Q413200estimate_mul80 × 40 = 3200.
Q422800estimate_mul70 × 40 = 2800.
Q4310000estimate_mul200 × 50 = 10000.
Q449000estimate_mul300 × 30 = 9000.
Q458000estimate_mul400 × 20 = 8000.
Q461500estimate_mul50 × 30 = 1500.
Q475400estimate_mul90 × 60 = 5400.
Q484000estimate_mul100 × 40 = 4000.
Q4912000estimate_mul300 × 40 = 12000.
Q504500estimate_mul90 × 50 = 4500.
Q5120estimate_div600 ÷ 30 = 20.
Q5222.5estimate_div900 ÷ 40 = 22.5.
Q5320estimate_div400 ÷ 20 = 20.
Q5420estimate_div800 ÷ 40 = 20.
Q5533.333333estimate_div1000 ÷ 30 = 33.333333.
Q5630estimate_div900 ÷ 30 = 30.
Q576estimate_div300 ÷ 50 = 6.
Q5850estimate_div5000 ÷ 100 = 50.
Q5944.444444estimate_div4000 ÷ 90 = 44.444444.
Q6017.5estimate_div700 ÷ 40 = 17.5.
Q61800estimate_add400 + 400 = 800.
Q62700estimate_sub900 - 200 = 700.
Q631000estimate_mul50 × 20 = 1000.
Q6420estimate_div600 ÷ 30 = 20.
Q652400estimate_mul80 × 30 = 2400.
Q662400estimate_add2000 + 400 = 2400.
Q673000estimate_sub4000 - 1000 = 3000.
Q6820estimate_div800 ÷ 40 = 20.
Q698000estimate_mul200 × 40 = 8000.
Q705900estimate_add5000 + 900 = 5900.
Q71500estimate_add100 + 400 = 500.
Q72400estimate_sub900 - 500 = 400.
Q731800estimate_mul60 × 30 = 1800.
Q7420estimate_div400 ÷ 20 = 20.
Q754000estimate_mul80 × 50 = 4000.
Q762400estimate_add2000 + 400 = 2400.
Q773100estimate_sub4000 - 900 = 3100.
Q7820estimate_div600 ÷ 30 = 20.
Q792000estimate_mul100 × 20 = 2000.
Q806700estimate_add6000 + 700 = 6700.
Q8111estimate_word£4.85 → £5. £6.3 → £6. Total ≈ £11.
Q8212estimate_word£3.75 → £4. £8.2 → £8. Total ≈ £12.
Q8321estimate_word£6.75 → £7. 3 × £7 = £21.
Q8412estimate_word£3.15 → £3. 4 × £3 = £12.
Q8545estimate_word£8.9 → £9. 5 × £9 = £45.
Q8618estimate_word£12.6 → £10. £7.85 → £8. Total ≈ £18.
Q8740estimate_word£24.5 → £20. £15.75 → £20. Total ≈ £40.
Q8818estimate_word£2.99 → £3. 6 × £3 = £18.
Q8932estimate_word£4.25 → £4. 8 × £4 = £32.
Q9015estimate_word£9.75 → £10. £5.1 → £5. Total ≈ £15.
Q910is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £21. You have £20. £20 < £21 → NOT ENOUGH.
Q921is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £15. You have £20. £20 ≥ £15 → ENOUGH.
Q930is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £30. You have £25. £25 < £30 → NOT ENOUGH.
Q941is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £18. You have £20. £20 ≥ £18 → ENOUGH.
Q950is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £45. You have £40. £40 < £45 → NOT ENOUGH.
Q961is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £36. You have £50. £50 ≥ £36 → ENOUGH.
Q970is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £12. You have £10. £10 < £12 → NOT ENOUGH.
Q981is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £8. You have £10. £10 ≥ £8 → ENOUGH.
Q990is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £100. You have £80. £80 < £100 → NOT ENOUGH.
Q1001is_enoughEstimate cost: ≈ £60. You have £100. £100 ≥ £60 → ENOUGH.
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Answer key & mark scheme

QAnswerRule usedWorking
Q114Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +3; 11 + 3 = 14
Q213Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +2; 11 + 2 = 13
Q317Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +4; 13 + 4 = 17
Q430Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +5; 25 + 5 = 30
Q519Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +3; 16 + 3 = 19
Q628Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +6; 22 + 6 = 28
Q728Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +7; 21 + 7 = 28
Q817Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +2; 15 + 2 = 17
Q935Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +8; 27 + 8 = 35
Q1024Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +3; 21 + 3 = 24
Q1122Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +4; 18 + 4 = 22
Q1235Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +5; 30 + 5 = 35
Q1336Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +7; 29 + 7 = 36
Q1438Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +9; 29 + 9 = 38
Q1527Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +4; 23 + 4 = 27
Q1623Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +5; 18 + 5 = 23
Q1732Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +3; 29 + 3 = 32
Q1838Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +6; 32 + 6 = 38
Q1933Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +8; 25 + 8 = 33
Q2014Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +2; 12 + 2 = 14
Q2190Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +10; 80 + 10 = 90
Q2280Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = -5; 85 − 5 = 80
Q2348Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +7; 41 + 7 = 48
Q2414Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = -4; 18 − 4 = 14
Q25105Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +15; 90 + 15 = 105
Q2652Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +11; 41 + 11 = 52
Q2732Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = -7; 39 − 7 = 32
Q2849Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +9; 40 + 9 = 49
Q2948Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = -8; 56 − 8 = 48
Q3073Linear sequence: continue by common differenced = +12; 61 + 12 = 73
Q3131Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 4, d = +3; term 10 = 31
Q3236Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 1, d = +5; term 8 = 36
Q3351Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 7, d = +4; term 12 = 51
Q3450Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 2, d = +6; term 9 = 50
Q3552Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 10, d = +3; term 15 = 52
Q3668Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 5, d = +7; term 10 = 68
Q3766Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 3, d = +9; term 8 = 66
Q3858Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 8, d = +5; term 11 = 58
Q3977Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 1, d = +4; term 20 = 77
Q4078Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 6, d = +8; term 10 = 78
Q4132Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 2; 16 × 2 = 32
Q42243Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 3; 81 × 3 = 243
Q43625Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 5; 125 × 5 = 625
Q4464Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 2; 32 × 2 = 64
Q4580Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 2; 40 × 2 = 80
Q46162Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 3; 54 × 3 = 162
Q4796Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 2; 48 × 2 = 96
Q4810000Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 10; 1000 × 10 = 10000
Q49768Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 4; 192 × 4 = 768
Q501250Geometric sequence: multiply by ratior = 5; 250 × 5 = 1250
Q514Common difference7 − 3 = 4
Q527Common difference17 − 10 = 7
Q5311Common difference13 − 2 = 11
Q54-5Common difference15 − 20 = -5
Q559Common difference14 − 5 = 9
Q5631Check membership in linear sequenced = +4; lands exactly on 31
Q570Check membership in linear sequenced = +4; misses 30
Q5850Check membership in linear sequenced = +6; lands exactly on 50
Q590Check membership in linear sequenced = +7; misses 60
Q6033Check membership in linear sequenced = +4; lands exactly on 33
Q6125Square numbers: n × n5 × 5 = 25
Q6236Square numbers: n × n6 × 6 = 36
Q6349Square numbers: n × n7 × 7 = 49
Q6464Square numbers: n × n8 × 8 = 64
Q6581Square numbers: n × n9 × 9 = 81
Q6615Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1next gap = +5; 10 + 5 = 15
Q6721Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1next gap = +6; 15 + 6 = 21
Q6821Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1next gap = +6; 15 + 6 = 21
Q6928Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1next gap = +7; 21 + 7 = 28
Q7036Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1next gap = +8; 28 + 8 = 36
Q7113Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before5 + 8 = 13
Q7226Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before10 + 16 = 26
Q7321Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before8 + 13 = 21
Q7439Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before15 + 24 = 39
Q7565Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before25 + 40 = 65
Q7629Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before11 + 18 = 29
Q7734Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before13 + 21 = 34
Q7837Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before14 + 23 = 37
Q7955Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before21 + 34 = 55
Q8076Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before29 + 47 = 76
Q8113Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +3; pattern 5 = 13
Q8217Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +3; pattern 6 = 17
Q8327Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +4; pattern 7 = 27
Q8422Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +2; pattern 10 = 22
Q8525Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +4; pattern 6 = 25
Q8630Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +4; pattern 8 = 30
Q8725Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +4; pattern 7 = 25
Q8823Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +5; pattern 5 = 23
Q8928Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +6; pattern 5 = 28
Q9031Dot pattern: linear sequenced = +5; pattern 7 = 31
Q9132Identify sequence type (geometric ×2)Next term = 32
Q9248Identify sequence type (geometric ×2)Next term = 48
Q9325Identify sequence type (square)Next term = 25
Q9415Identify sequence type (triangular)Next term = 15
Q9513Identify sequence type (fibonacci)Next term = 13
Q9671Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 5, d = +6; term 12 = 71
Q9775Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 3, d = +8; term 10 = 75
Q9899Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 1, d = +7; term 15 = 99
Q99100Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 10, d = +9; term 11 = 100
Q10092Linear sequence: find term by extendinga₁ = 4, d = +11; term 9 = 92
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