Question

How do you estimate 237 divided by 83?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Start by setting it up with the divisor 83 on the left side and the dividend 237

The divisor (83) goes into the first digit of the dividend (2), 0 time(s). Therefore, put 0 on top

Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (83 x 0 = 0)

Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (2 - 0 = 2)

Move down the 2nd digit of the dividend (3)

The divisor (83) goes into the bottom number (23), 0 time(s). Therefore, put 0 on top

Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (83 x 0 = 0)

Subtract the result in the previous step from the number written above it.

Move down the last digit of the dividend (7)

The divisor (83) goes into the bottom number (237), 2 time(s)

Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (83 x 2 = 166)

Subtract the result in the previous step from the number written above it

You are done, because there are no more digits to move down from the dividend.