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Which is the best estimate for the quotient of 312.21 59.113?

a. 5,000
b. 50
c. 5
d. 0.5

User Gatopeich
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Answer=C

312.21 would be 300

59.113 would be 60

300÷60=5
Im pretty sure that is right IDK im in Middle School
User Brandongray
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Answer=C

The first step in estimating is to round the numbers into simpler numbers so that we can easily do the math in our head...

312.21 becomes 300

59.113 becomes 60

300÷60=5


Answer=C