ESTIMATING QUOTIENTS

OF WHOLE NUMBERS
AND DECIMALS
Ricardo travelled 158 km in 3.7
hours. Approximately , what
average was his average speed for
the journey.
This type of problem calls for
estimation because of the word
clue – approximately.
 There are two methods in estimating quotients
 Method 1 . Estimate by rounding off to the
highest place value.
50 estimated
3.7 158 round to 4 200 quotient
20
0
Answer: The average speed for the journey is
about 50 kph.
Method 2, Estimate using compatible numbers.
40 estimated
3.7 158 4 160 quotient

Answer: The average speed for the journey is

about 40 kph.
Estimate the following: Use the 2
methods
1 64 ÷ 7.1 = 2. 751 ÷ 19.8 =

3. 67.8 ÷ 7.9 = 4. 44.32 ÷ 6.4 =

To find the estimated
quotient , we can use
rounding off to the highest
place value and compatible
numbers
Let’s try these
Estimate using compatible numbers.
1. 9.253 ÷ 2.4 =
2. 18.05 ÷ 8.7 =
3. 24.61 ÷ 5.3 =
4. 231.8 ÷ 4.9 =
5. 42.72 ÷ 11.4 =
Estimate the quotient.
Use the 2 methods
1. 127 ÷ 3.4 =
2. 4312 ÷ 62.15 =
3. 568.9 ÷ 78.4 =
4. 19675 ÷ 30.4 =
5 873 ÷ 4.34 =
Assignment:
Estimate the quotient.
Use the 2 methods
1. 56 ÷ 1.8 =
2. 224 ÷ 6.82 =
3. 975 ÷ 14.73 =
4. 17345 ÷ 12.63 =
5 82615 ÷ 94.47 =