Question

Using powers of 10, which would be the best choice for the first number to subtract in the division problem 956 ÷ 87?

Group of answer choices

800

8700

870

87

Answer 1

870 as it is the only number in the list which closest and lesser then 956.

(if you divide, then you get 10 as quotient and 86 as remainder)

we can also take 87 but the question mentions with multiples of 10.

Explanation: