Setting Up Camp

Show your thinking for each problem you solve. On your paper, circle the problems for which you chose estimation as the most efficient strategy.

A campground is a big area where many people can pitch their tents. A campground is divided into campsites. Each family that camps at the park gets a campsite.

  1. There are four campgrounds in the park. Each campground has 120 campsites. How many families can stay at the park at one time?
  2. Ana's family pitches two tents on their campsite. If two tents were pitched at every campsite in the state park, how many tents would there be in the park?
  3. Ana's family needed some additional supplies for their camping trip. A list of the items and prices are listed below.
  4. Ana's mother has $60. Does she have enough money to buy the supplies? Explain your thinking.
  5. The state park sells firewood for $25 for a large bundle and $10 for a small bundle. Ana's family purchases two large bundles and two small bundles during their stay. How much money did they spend on firewood?
  6. The state park sold 254 small bundles of firewood and 100 large bundles during one weekend. How much money did the state park collect by selling firewood?