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How do you do estimating sums?

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When estimating sums, it is best to round to the nearest round number. If the last place on the right is less than 5, then round down. If the last place on the right is 5 or more, then round up. For example, 43+88. You would round the 43 down to 40 and the 88 up to 90. The estimated sum would 130.

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