Topic 5 Test Review

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What is the process of dividing one number by another called?

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Division.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The result of dividing one number by another.

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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R stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division.

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How do you estimate the quotient using compatible numbers?

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Round the numbers to the nearest compatible values that are easier to divide.

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What is the compatible number for 379 when estimating the quotient with 63?

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360, because it is close to 379 and divides evenly by 60.

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What is the quotient of 5,889 ÷ 60?

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98 R 9.

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What is the quotient of 792 ÷ 38?

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20 R 32.

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What is the quotient of 387 ÷ 40?

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9 R 27.

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What is the importance of estimating quotients in division?

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Estimation helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer.

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What is the first step in performing long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.