Holly checked her answer to a division problem by estimating the quotient. Which is the best estimation of the quotient? 5 point 9 7 longdiv 23 point 5 6 4
Answer
A
6
B
5
C
4
D
7
Explanation
The division is 23.564 ÷ 5.97. Round 23.564 to 24 and 5.97 to 6, then estimate 24 ÷ 6 = 4. So the best estimate is 4, choice C.
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