Estimating Quotients with Compatible Numbers

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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 numbers that make calculations simpler, especially in estimation.

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How do you estimate a quotient using compatible numbers?

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To estimate a quotient using compatible numbers, round the dividend and divisor to the nearest compatible numbers that are easy to divide, then perform the division.

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Estimate the quotient of 357 ÷ 5 using compatible numbers.

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The compatible number for 357 is 350. Therefore, 350 ÷ 5 = 70.

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Estimate the quotient of 2,460 ÷ 8 using compatible numbers.

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The compatible number for 2,460 is 2,400. Therefore, 2,400 ÷ 8 = 300.

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Estimate the quotient of 4,885 ÷ 7 using compatible numbers.

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The compatible number for 4,885 is 4,900. Therefore, 4,900 ÷ 7 = 700.

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Estimate the quotient of 550 ÷ 9 using compatible numbers.

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The compatible number for 550 is 540. Therefore, 540 ÷ 9 = 60.

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Estimate the quotient of 815 ÷ 9 using compatible numbers.

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The compatible number for 815 is 810. Therefore, 810 ÷ 9 = 90.

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What is the purpose of using compatible numbers in division?

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The purpose of using compatible numbers in division is to simplify calculations and make it easier to estimate the result.

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Give an example of compatible numbers for the division 1,200 ÷ 6.

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Compatible numbers for 1,200 ÷ 6 could be 1,200 and 6, or you could round to 1,200 ÷ 6 = 200.

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Why is it important to estimate quotients?

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Estimating quotients is important because it helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and can simplify complex calculations.