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7.11 Value of decimal expressions

Interactive practice questions

Consider $6.61+2.85$6.61+2.85

a

Estimate the answer by rounding both values to the nearest whole number.

b

Use a calculator to evaluate $6.61$6.61 + $2.85$2.85 and write the answer below.

c

What is the difference between the estimate and the actual answer?

Easy
1min

Consider $7.38\times8.12$7.38×8.12

Easy
1min

Consider the product $1.29\times3.42$1.29×3.42

Easy
1min

Consider $11.59\div4.44$11.59÷​4.44

Easy
1min
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Outcomes

VCMNA214

Add and subtract decimals, with and without digital technologies, and use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers

VCMNA215

Multiply decimals by whole numbers and perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals, with and without digital technologies

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