Estimating Quotients

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What is estimating quotients?

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Estimating quotients is the process of finding an approximate answer to a division problem, often by rounding numbers to make calculations easier.

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How do you estimate a quotient?

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To estimate a quotient, round the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten, hundred, or other convenient number, then divide.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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If Laura’s dog eats 1 bag of dog food every 6 days, how many bags will he eat in 1 year?

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60 bags.

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How many hours must Ramón’s sister work to buy a car costing $7,993 if she earns $9 per hour?

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900 hours.

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If an 89-year-old woman walked 3,055 miles and walked about 9 miles each day, how many days did it take her?

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300 days.

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How many tables are needed for 231 students if 8 students fit at one table?

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30 tables.

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If 4 campers share each tent and there are 331 campers, how many tents are needed?

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80 tents; more than the estimate.

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What is rounding in the context of estimating quotients?

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Rounding is adjusting a number to the nearest specified value to simplify calculations.

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Why is estimating quotients useful?

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Estimating quotients helps to quickly assess whether an answer is reasonable without performing exact calculations.