Mathematics and Finance Terms

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Compatible numbers

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A method for estimating a group of numbers by slightly adjusting some or all of the numbers to allow for easy mental computation.

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Counting (natural) numbers

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The set of positive numbers that begins at one and increases by increments of one each time {1, 2, 3, ..., n}.

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Dividend

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The number that is being divided.

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Divisor

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The number the dividend is being divided by.

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Estimation

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Approximate value.

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Factor

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A number multiplied by another number to find a product.

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Fluency

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Efficient application of procedures with accuracy.

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Product

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The total when two or more factors are multiplied.

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Quotient

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The size or measure of each group or the number of groups when the dividend is divided by the divisor.

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Rounding

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A method for estimating a number by increasing or retaining a specific place value digit according to specific rules and changing all trailing digits to zero.