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Rounding & Compensation in Multiplication

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Rounding & Compensation Worksheet

Rounding & Compensation in Multiplication 🎯

Name:
Today we will: 📝
  • Round numbers to make them "tidy" for easier multiplication
  • Solve multiplication problems using rounded numbers
  • Compensate to find the exact answer

1. Round these numbers to the nearest ten: ⭐

37 rounds to ________
Circle your answer: 30 40
43 rounds to ________
Circle your answer: 40 50

2. Solve this problem step by step: 🧮

29 × 5

Round 29 to: _________
Multiply: _______ × 5 = _______
Compensate: What did we add too much? (30 - 29) × 5 = _______ × 5 = _______
Final answer: _______ - _______ = _______

3. Your turn! Solve these problems: 🌟

48 × 6

Show your working out:

73 × 3

Show your working out:

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