Question

Use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient
252÷3

Answer 1

The value of the given expression is 84.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`(252)/(3)`

The number 252 can be written as 240+12, because 24 can easily divisible by 3.

The compatible numbers are 240 and 12

`(252)/(3)=(240+12)/(3)`

`(252)/(3)=(240)/(3)+(12)/(3)`

`(252)/(3)=80+4`

`(252)/(3)=84`

Therefore the value of the given expression is 84.