Carl needs to estimate the quotient 547/92=. Explain how Carl could use compatible numbers to make a reasonable estimate.
600/100 =
Jared, Chris, Jake -- please do not change names for your posts.
To use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient of 547 divided by 92, Carl can round both numbers to numbers that are easier to work with. Compatible numbers are numbers that are close to the original numbers and are convenient to compute mentally.
Here's how Carl can use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient:
Step 1: Round the numbers.
Round 547 to the nearest hundred, which is 500.
Round 92 to the nearest ten, which is 90.
Step 2: Perform the estimation.
Divide the rounded numbers:
500 รท 90 = 5.56
So, using compatible numbers, Carl can estimate the quotient of 547 divided by 92 to be approximately 5.56.