What is the quotient of $59.26 divided by 2.8 when using the rule of five for its estimation?

This is a multiple choice question and the alternatives are as follows a. $30 b. $25 c. $16 d. $20

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turksvids
Jan 11, 2018

d. $20

Explanation:

#59.26/2.8approx 21.164#

The rule says that if the number to the right is less than 5, round down. If greater than or equal to 5, round up. Since the number to the right of 2 is 1, we round down and say:

#59.26/2.8approx 21.164 approx 20#

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