Estimating Quotients

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What is estimating quotients?

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Estimating quotients involves finding a close approximation of the result when dividing two numbers, rather than calculating the exact answer.

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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 the best estimate for 453 ÷ 7?

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420 ÷ 7.

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What is the best estimate for 6781 ÷ 9?

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6300 ÷ 9.

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What is the best estimate for 238 ÷ 8?

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240 ÷ 8.

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What is the best estimate for 4763 ÷ 7?

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4900 ÷ 7.

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What is the best estimate for 2891 ÷ 7?

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2800 ÷ 7.

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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 calculations are not necessary.

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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 (like ten or hundred) to simplify calculations.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.