Estimate Quotients

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What is an estimate?

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An estimate is a rough calculation or an educated guess about a number or quantity.

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How do you estimate a quotient?

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To estimate a quotient, round the dividend and divisor to easier numbers, then divide.

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Estimate: 3,619 ÷ 6

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600

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Estimate: 214 ÷ 3

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70

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Estimate: 278 ÷ 7

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40

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Estimate: 723 ÷ 9

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80

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Estimate: 637 ÷ 8

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80

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is adjusting a number to the nearest place value to make it simpler to work with.

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Why is estimating quotients useful?

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

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number being divided.