Use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient 5821/71?

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asked Dec 23, 2018 106k views

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Jon Boydell · Answer 1 · 2018-12-27T22:09:25+0000

Divide 5821 by 71

Round the number to the nearest hundred

5821 ÷ 71 → 5800 ÷ 70

Calculate mentally.

58 ÷ 7=8.2

Estimated quotient = 8