Questions on Front-End Estimation
Multiple-choice questions on Front-End Estimation for 6th grade, using hypothetical real-life scenarios, each with five answer choices. At the end, you'll find the correct answers with explanations.
Front-End Estimation – Multiple Choice Questions
✅ Front-end estimation means focusing on the first digit(s) of the numbers and ignoring or adjusting the rest for a quick estimate.
1. A backpack costs $47.95 and a lunchbox costs $16.89. Using front-end estimation, what is the estimated total cost?
A) $50
B) $60
C) $70
D) $80
E) $65
2. Jason bought items costing $21.99, $35.45, and $12.50. What is the front-end estimate of the total?
A) $70
B) $80
C) $60
D) $90
E) $100
3. A student read 314 pages, 287 pages, and 133 pages from three books. What is the front-end estimate of the total?
A) 700 pages
B) 600 pages
C) 800 pages
D) 900 pages
E) 500 pages
4. A store sold 125, 178, and 239 cans of soup over three days. Estimate the total using front-end estimation.
A) 500
B) 400
C) 600
D) 700
E) 800
5. A plane travels 1,352 km on day one, 1,486 km on day two, and 1,216 km on day three. What is the estimated total using front-end estimation?
A) 3,000 km
B) 4,000 km
C) 5,000 km
D) 3,500 km
E) 6,000 km
6. Emma bought items that cost $15.65, $8.30, and $6.45. Estimate her total using front-end estimation.
A) $30
B) $20
C) $10
D) $40
E) $25
7. A school library received 412, 398, and 561 books in three months. What is the front-end estimate of the total?
A) 1,000
B) 1,300
C) 1,200
D) 1,400
E) 1,500
8. A truck carried 5,217 kg, 4,936 kg, and 6,129 kg of cargo. Estimate the total weight using front-end estimation.
A) 15,000 kg
B) 16,000 kg
C) 14,000 kg
D) 13,000 kg
E) 12,000 kg
9. Three shirts cost $19.99, $24.99, and $14.99. What is the front-end estimate?
A) $40
B) $50
C) $60
D) $70
E) $80
10. A company sold 3,280 units, 2,948 units, and 3,195 units. Estimate the total using front-end estimation.
A) 9,000
B) 10,000
C) 8,000
D) 11,000
E) 12,000
11. A tank holds 12.8 liters, 15.4 liters, and 18.7 liters of oil in three sections. Estimate the total using front-end estimation.
A) 30 liters
B) 40 liters
C) 50 liters
D) 60 liters
E) 70 liters
12. A tablet costs $149.99, a smartwatch costs $219.99, and headphones cost $89.99. Estimate the total cost using front-end estimation.
A) $400
B) $450
C) $500
D) $300
E) $350
13. A recipe calls for 1.25 cups of sugar, 2.89 cups of flour, and 0.99 cups of milk. Estimate the total using front-end estimation.
A) 3 cups
B) 4 cups
C) 5 cups
D) 6 cups
E) 7 cups
14. A stadium had 43,276, 47,834, and 38,195 visitors over three weekends. What is the front-end estimate of the total?
A) 120,000
B) 110,000
C) 130,000
D) 100,000
E) 90,000
15. A family spent $122.50, $76.20, and $89.90 on groceries over three weeks. Estimate the total using front-end estimation.
A) $200
B) $250
C) $300
D) $350
E) $400
16. A student scored 87.5, 91.3, and 79.8 on three tests. What is the front-end estimate of the total?
A) 250
B) 260
C) 270
D) 280
E) 240
17. A car traveled 298.4 km, 341.8 km, and 227.5 km. What is the estimated total distance using front-end estimation?
A) 800 km
B) 900 km
C) 700 km
D) 600 km
E) 1,000 km
18. An order of books costs $128.65, $234.10, and $198.99. What is the estimated total?
A) $500
B) $400
C) $600
D) $700
E) $300
19. A baker uses 6.92 kg of flour, 3.18 kg of sugar, and 2.46 kg of butter. What is the front-end estimate of total weight?
A) 12 kg
B) 13 kg
C) 14 kg
D) 11 kg
E) 10 kg
20. A train travels 452.3 km in the morning, 318.6 km in the afternoon, and 289.2 km at night. What is the front-end estimate?
A) 1,000 km
B) 900 km
C) 800 km
D) 700 km
E) 1,100 km
Answers and Explanations
1. C) $70 → $47 + $16 = $63 → front-end ≈ $70
2. A) $70 → $21 + $35 + $12 = $68 → estimate ≈ $70
3. A) 700 → 314 + 287 + 133 → 300 + 200 + 100 = 600 → closer to 700
4. C) 600 → 125 + 178 + 239 → front digits: 100 + 100 + 200 = 400 → adjust: 600
5. B) 4,000 → 1,000 + 1,000 + 1,000 = 3,000 → adjust up = 4,000
6. B) $20 → $15 + $8 + $6 → front-end: $20
7. D) 1,400 → 400 + 300 + 500 = 1,200 → adjust = 1,400
8. A) 15,000 kg → 5,000 + 4,000 + 6,000 = 15,000
9. B) $50 → 19 + 24 + 14 = 57 → round down to $50
10. B) 10,000 → 3,000 + 2,000 + 3,000 = 8,000 → adjust = 10,000
11. B) 40 liters → 12 + 15 + 18 = 45 → round down ≈ 40
12. A) $400 → 149 + 219 + 89 = ~457 → estimate ≈ $400
13. B) 4 cups → 1 + 2 + 0 = 3 → adjust = 4
14. A) 120,000 → 43k + 47k + 38k = ~128k → round ≈ 120,000
15. C) $300 → 122 + 76 + 89 = ~287 → round ≈ $300
16. B) 260 → 87 + 91 + 79 = ~257 → round ≈ 260
17. A) 800 km → 298 + 341 + 227 = ~866 → estimate ≈ 800
18. A) $500 → 128 + 234 + 198 = ~560 → round = $500
19. D) 11 kg → 6 + 3 + 2 = 11
20. A) 1,000 km → 452 + 318 + 289 = ~1,060 → round ≈ 1,000
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