What is the estimated quotient of 2184 divided by 3.9?

This is a multiple choice question a. 5,600 b. 560 c. 56 d. 506

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Jim G.
Nov 22, 2017

#546#

Explanation:

#"approximate "3.9" to nearest whole number "4#

#"it is simpler to divide by a single digit number rather than"#
#"a decimal number"#

#rArr2184-:4=546#

#"the actual quotient of "2184-:3.9=560#

#"the estimated quotient is 546, the actual is 560"#

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