1.   To estimate 17.7 + 36.1 to the nearest whole number, which is the best way to round?
    A. 17 + 36 B. 18 + 37
    C. 17 + 37 D. 18 + 36
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  2.   Estimate 6.95 + 12.03 using rounding.
    A. 16 B. 19
    C. 17 D. 18
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  3.   Carpeting costs $27.95 per square yard plus $2.50 per square yard for installation. About how much per square yard is the total cost of the carpeting?
    A. $35 B. $28
    C. $27 D. $31
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  4.   Estimate the sum of 0.42, 0.41, 0.43, and 0.39.
    A. 0.40 B. 1.40
    C. 1.60 D. 1.50
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  5.   Rachelle has a cat named Oscar that weighs 28.64 lb. A month ago, Oscar weighed 25.72 lb. To the nearest pound, how much has he gained?
    A. 4.1 lb B. 2.9 lb
    C. 4 lb D. 3 lb
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