Estimate Quotients Using Multiples

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What is the process of estimating a quotient using multiples?

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Estimating a quotient involves finding the nearest multiple of the divisor that is less than or equal to the dividend, then dividing the dividend by that multiple.

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If you have 110 muffins and pack them in boxes of 8, how do you estimate the number of boxes?

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Divide 110 by 8, estimating to the nearest multiple of 8.

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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What is the nearest multiple of 6 to 85?

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84 (6 x 14) is the nearest multiple of 6 to 85.

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What is the nearest multiple of 4 to 67?

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64 (4 x 16) is the nearest multiple of 4 to 67.

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What is the nearest multiple of 7 to 100?

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98 (7 x 14) is the nearest multiple of 7 to 100.