Question

Find the quotient: –37.44 ÷ 4.8 Check reasonableness by estimating: –37.44 4.8 Estimated quotient:

Answer 1

-7.8

-37

5

-7.4

Explanation:

Answer 2

-7.8 but read the notes below about estimation. Likely the answer will be either -7 or - 8

Explanation:

You should not put a calculator answer in when you are asked to estimate an answer or estimate first and then use your calculator.

-37.44 is very nearly - 35

4.8 is very nearly 5.

So the high end of the answer would be -35/5 = - 7

-37.33 could be taken as - 40

So the low end of the answer would be - 40/5 = -8

So you should get an answer between - 7 and - 8

Now you can use your calculator. -7.8 which is exactly what the estimate told you.