Question

Which is the best estimate for the quotient of 8,004.732 ÷ 0.196?

A. 40

B. 400

C. 4,000

D. 40,000

Answer 1

D. 40,000

Use the decimal places as your guide: how many moves to the left would you have to move the decimal in 8004.732 to get a 1/10th number like 0.196.

Four; So your answer needs 4 zeros.

Answer 2

8,004.732=8,000
0.196=0.200

8,000/0.200=40,000

Your answer is D. 40,000

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