1.   To estimate 17.7 + 36.1 to the nearest whole number, which is the best way to round?
    A. 17 + 37 B. 17 + 36
    C. 18 + 36 D. 18 + 37
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  2.   Estimate the sum of 0.42, 0.41, 0.43, and 0.39.
    A. 1.40 B. 1.50
    C. 1.60 D. 0.40
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  3.   To estimate 259.8 – 67 to the nearest whole number, which is the best way to round?
    A. 260 – 67 B. 259 – 70
    C. 260 – 70 D. 259 – 67
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  4.   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 lb B. 4.1 lb
    C. 2.9 lb D. 3 lb
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  5.   You have $151.15 to buy groceries at the store. If you spend $19.80 on fruit and vegetables, how much do you have left to spend, to the nearest dollar?
    A. $129 B. $131
    C. $132 D. $130
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