Question

When I divide 58.4 by 9.6, I get the digits 6 0 8 3Explain how you can use estimation to correctly place the decimal point. Be sure to include the answer with the decimal point in the correct place.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

58.4/9.6 can be rewritten as 58/10=5.8, so the decimal point will go between the first and second digits. Therefore, 58.4/9.6=6.083