Estimating Quotients with Decimals

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What is estimating quotients with decimals?

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Estimating quotients with decimals involves using compatible numbers to simplify division problems, making it easier to find an approximate answer.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What are compatible numbers?

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Compatible numbers are numbers that are easy to compute with mentally. They are often rounded or adjusted to make calculations simpler.

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CCSS.2.OA.B.2

CCSS.1.OA.C.6

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Estimate: 36.9 ÷ 3

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12

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Estimate: 637.8 ÷ 8

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80

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Estimate: 721.35 ÷ 7

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100

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If Terry bicycled 64.8 miles in 7 hours, what is the estimated average miles per hour?

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9

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Estimate: 51.6 ÷ 8

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6

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you round 36.9 to a compatible number for division by 3?

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Round 36.9 to 36, which is compatible with 3.

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What is the process of estimating a quotient?

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1. Identify the numbers involved. 2. Round or adjust to compatible numbers. 3. Divide the compatible numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Why is estimating quotients useful?

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Estimating quotients helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and simplifies calculations.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2