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How can I use compatible
numbers to estimate the quotient of a decimal and whole number?​

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Answer: When dividing a decimal by a whole number, we use the following procedure:

Estimate the quotient.

Perform the division. Remember to place a zero in the quotient when the divisor is larger than the dividend. ...

Compare your estimate with your quotient to verify that the answer makes sense.

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