Question

First, estimate what you think the quotient should be. Then, solve the problem using long division. Show your work. 2,496 ÷ 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

Estimated quotient: 300 or around 300

Long division:

2496÷ 8=

8/2496

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=312

8 in 24 equals 3

8 in 9 equals 1

bring the 6 down

8 in 16 equals 2

answer= 312

Answer 2

Answer: 312

Explanation:

Estimate: One way to estimate the quotient of 2,496 ÷ 8 is to round 2,496 to the nearest multiple of 8, which is 2,496 rounded to 2,496. Then, we can divide 2,496 by 8, which gives an estimated quotient of 312.