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Ned calculated 17 divided by 4= 4.25. Use estimation to see if his answer is reasonable. How can you check his exact answer?

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Answer:

you can use estimation by saying that 4 * 4 = 16 and 4 * 5 = 20

therefore your number has to be less that 5 but slightly greater than 4.

you can check his exact answer by doing division or checking it on a calculator.

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