Estimate Whole Number Quotients

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What is the process of rounding a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round a number to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is 4 or less, round down.

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Estimate the quotient: 873 rounded to the nearest 100.

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900

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What is the estimated quotient of 2691 ÷ 48 when rounded?

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It can be estimated as 3000 ÷ 50.

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When estimating the quotient for 437 ÷ 72, if 72 is rounded to 70, what should 437 be rounded to?

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420

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True or False: 2691 ÷ 48 can be estimated as 2500 ÷ 50.

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True

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How do you round 31 to the nearest ten?

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30

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What is the importance of estimating quotients in math?

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

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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If the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or more, round up; if it is 4 or less, round down.

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Estimate the quotient: 450 ÷ 30.

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It can be estimated as 500 ÷ 30, which is approximately 17.

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What is the estimated quotient of 800 ÷ 25?

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It can be estimated as 800 ÷ 25 = 32, which can be rounded to 30.