Estimating with addition

This task is about estimating the sum of whole numbers.
An estimate is sometimes called a "good guess" that is easy to do in your head.
The following questions are about estimating, NOT about working out the exact answer.
 
a)

 

i)  Estimate the sum of: 86 + 47 + 65  __________
 
ii) Show or explain how you estimated the sum in the box below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b)

 

  
i)  Estimate the sum of: 254 + 463 + 129  __________
 
ii) Show or explain how you estimated the sum in the box below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c)

 

 
i)  Estimate the sum of: 386 + 76 + 9 + 457  __________
 
ii) Show or explain how you estimated the sum in the box below.