2. Estimation and Story
Problems
• Problems where you need to have
enough for everybody
– Your class is going on a field trip. Each bus can hold
27 people. If there are 115 people, how many
busses will you need
• Always Round UP!
3. Estimation and Story
Problems
• Problems estimating averages
• Since it’s an estimation, you can use
compatible numbers to calculate
– Numbers that are easy to mentally calculate
• Prince Fielder was at bat 612 times this
season, and hit 197 times. Estimate his
batting average
– 612~ 600 197~200
– 600÷200= .333
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