Estimate: 3.75 + 8.24 = 13, 11, 14 or 12

Answer 1

To estimate the sum of 3.75 and 8.24, you can round each number to a simpler form:

• 3.75 rounds to 4
• 8.24 rounds to 8

Now, add the rounded values:

4 + 8 = 12

So, the estimated sum of 3.75 + 8.24 is closest to 12.