Envision Topic 6 flashcard 1-2

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What is the process to estimate the cost of each concert ticket if Kathleen spent $231 on 12 tickets?

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How do you find the exact cost of each concert ticket if Kathleen spent $231 on 12 tickets?

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What is the cost of one pound of potatoes if Lou's Diner spent $12.80 on 8 pounds?

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How do you calculate each person's share of grapes if a bag weighs 10.25 pounds and is shared by 5 friends?

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What is the formula to estimate costs in division problems?

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The formula is: Estimated Cost = Total Amount / Number of Items. This helps in quickly approximating the cost.

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What does it mean to share equally in a group?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you round numbers for estimation?

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To round numbers, 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 importance of estimating in real-life situations?

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Estimating helps in making quick decisions without needing exact calculations, which is useful in budgeting and planning.

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What is the relationship between division and sharing?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents sharing a total into equal parts.

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How can you check if your division answer is reasonable?

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You can check by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back to the original number.