Estimating Quotients

Lesson 5-2

Use basic facts to approximate quotients with 2 digit divisors

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Round the divisor FIRST

Using basic facts find compatible numbers

Cross out matching zeros in the divisor & the dividend

Multiple Select

2,109 ÷ 23

• 2,000

• 20

• 100

• 25

• 2,200

Multiple Select

8,215 ÷ 38

• 8,200

• 35

• 40

• 8,000

• 200

Multiple Select

4,368 ÷ 63

• 65

• 60

• 4,800

• 70

• 4,200

Poll

How Confident Are You Feeling About Estimating Quotients with 2-digit divisors?

• I think I understand completely.

• I am getting close to understanding completely.

• I do not understand.

Multiple Select

91 boxes of apples hold a total of 2,605 apples. Assuming each box has about the same number of

apples, estimate the number of apples in each box.

• 3,600

• 2,700

• 90

• 30

• 40

Multiple Select

Peggy has saved $9,215. If she is paid $45 an hour, about how many hours did she work?

• 50

• 200

• 10,000

• 20

• 9,200