Estimating Decimal Quotients

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9

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90

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4

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6

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3

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What does it mean to estimate a quotient?

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Estimating a quotient means finding a close approximation of the result of a division without calculating the exact answer.

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How do you round numbers for estimating quotients?

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You round the numbers to the nearest whole number or a simpler number that is easy to divide.

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Why is estimating quotients useful?

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Estimating quotients helps in quickly assessing the size of the answer and is useful in real-life situations where exact numbers are not necessary.

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What is the first step in estimating a decimal quotient?

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The first step is to round the dividend and divisor to numbers that are easier to work with.

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You would round 50 to 50 and 3 to 3, so the estimate is about 16.