Estimating Quotients!

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What is the process of estimating quotients in division?

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Estimating quotients involves rounding the dividend and divisor to easier numbers, performing the division with those rounded numbers, and then using that result as an approximation.

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How do you round numbers for estimating quotients?

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To round numbers for estimating quotients, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the estimated quotient of 297 divided by 3?

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The estimated quotient is 100, as 297 rounds to 300 and 300 divided by 3 equals 100.

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What is the estimated quotient of 701 divided by 7?

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The estimated quotient is 100, as 701 rounds to 700 and 700 divided by 7 equals 100.

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What is the estimated quotient of 263 divided by 3?

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The estimated quotient is 100, as 263 rounds to 300 and 300 divided by 3 equals 100.

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What is the estimated quotient of 202 divided by 7?

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The estimated quotient is 30, as 202 rounds to 200 and 200 divided by 7 is approximately 28.57, which rounds to 30.

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What is the estimated quotient of 287 divided by 6?

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The estimated quotient is 50, as 287 rounds to 300 and 300 divided by 6 equals 50.

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Why is estimating quotients useful in real-life applications?

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Estimating quotients is useful because it allows for quick calculations and helps to check the reasonableness of exact answers.

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What is the difference between exact division and estimating quotients?

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Exact division gives a precise answer, while estimating quotients provides an approximation that is easier to calculate and understand.

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How can you check the reasonableness of your estimated quotient?

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You can check the reasonableness by multiplying the estimated quotient by the divisor and comparing it to the original dividend.