Estimate the sum. Round each number to the nearest hundred, then add.

282 	
35
724
  +  	
493 	
612
895


Let's round each number to the nearest hundred first:  

- **282** → **300**  
- **35** → **0**  
- **724** → **700**  
- **493** → **500**  
- **612** → **600**  
- **895** → **900**  

Now, add the rounded numbers:  

\[
300 + 0 + 700 + 500 + 600 + 900 = 3000
\]

### Estimated Sum: **3,000**  

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions?  

### Related Questions:  
1. What are the rules for rounding numbers to the nearest hundred?  
2. How would the sum change if we rounded to the nearest ten instead?  
3. Can you estimate the sum by rounding to the nearest thousand?  
4. What is the exact sum without rounding?  
5. How does estimation help in real-life scenarios like budgeting?  

### Tip:  
When rounding numbers, if the last two digits are **50 or higher**, round **up** to the next hundred. If they are **49 or lower**, round **down** to the previous hundred.

Estimate the sum. Round each number to the nearest hundred, then add.

282
35
724
+493
612
895

Learn how to estimate the sum of numbers by rounding each to the nearest hundred and then adding them. This problem helps students practice rounding and addition skills, offering a practical application of estimation in everyday scenarios. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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