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How can you use estimation to place the decimal point in the quotient 42.56 divided by 22?
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∙ 6y ago
44/22 = 2 so the decimal point should be placed after the first digit (which is a 1).
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How many decimal places will be in the quotient of 15.99 divided by 4.1?
One decimal place. 3.9 is the quotient.
How does estimation help you place the decimal point when multiplying 3.9 x 5.3?
4*5 = 20 so the answer should be around 20.
How can estimating quotient help you to place the decimal correctly?
If you have no clue about how decimals work then getting an estimate for the answer gives you an order of magnitude which can help in placing the decimal. But if you are even a bit clued up, estimating will not be necessary.
What happens to the decimal point in a number when the number is divided by 10?
When you divide by ten the decimal point moves one place to the left.
How can you use estimation to check that you have placed the decimal point correctly in your product?
An estimate will give an indication of the order of magnitude of the answer. The decimal point determines the order of magnitude and so, if the two are in agreement, then the decimal point has been placed in the right place. However, if you did your arithmetic properly then there would be no need to do the extra calculations required for an estimate.
How many decimal places will be in the quotient of 15.99 divided by 4.1?
One decimal place. 3.9 is the quotient.
Why estimating before you divide 624 divided by 6 helps you place the first digit in the quotient?
An estimation, like 600 divided by 6, will show you that the answer should be around 100, not 10 or 1000.
In witch place would you write the first digit of the quotient for 2.682 divided by 4?
0.6705
In which place would you write the first digit of the quotient for 2.682 divided by 4?
0.6705
Why estimate before you divide 624 and 6 help you place the first digit in the quotient?
An estimation, like 600 divided by 6, will show you that the answer should be around 100, not 10 or 1000.
What is the estimation of 0.2057613?
It could be 0.2 to one decimal place.
Which step should be taken to find the quotient of 56.7 divided by 10?
5.67
What is the estimation for 0.79?
0.8 to one decimal place or 1 as a whole number.
Explain why estimating before you divide helps you place the first digit in the quotient?
You can use estimation and place value to help you figure out where to place the first digit.
In which place would you write the first digit of the quotient for 2.682 divided by four?
If you were doing it as a long division (in standard layout) then above the 6 - just after the decimal point.
What is the place value of the quotient 4 divided by 334?
0.012
What is 4.17 change to a estimation?
4 as a whole number or 4.2 to one decimal place.
