Estimating Quotients

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What is the process of estimating a quotient?

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Estimating a quotient involves rounding the dividend and divisor to the nearest convenient numbers and then performing the division with those rounded numbers.

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How do you round numbers for estimation?

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To round numbers for estimation, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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Estimate the quotient of 279 divided by 4.

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70

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Estimate the quotient of 430 divided by 9.

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50

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Estimate the quotient of 620 divided by 7.

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90

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Estimate the quotient of 559 divided by 6.

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90

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Estimate the quotient of 138 divided by 5.

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30

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What is the importance of estimating quotients in real-life situations?

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Estimating quotients helps in making quick calculations and decisions without needing exact numbers, which is useful in budgeting, shopping, and time management.

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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What is a divisor in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.