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McKenna wants to divide 48.6 by 0.7. In order to estimate the quotient, which is the best expression to use?

A. 40 divided by 0
B. 40 divided by 1
C. 50 divided by 0
D. 50 divided by 1
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User SigmaXD
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Answer:

Option D is the Answer

Explanation:

Given : Benni wants to divide 48.6 by 0.7.

To find : In order to estimate the quotient, which is the best expression to use?

Solution :

In order to estimate i.e. an approximate calculation we round the numbers,

48.6 as tenth place is > 5 then it round completely

0.7 as tenth place is > 5 then it round completely

So the estimated expression is given by,

Therefore, option D is correct.

User Brian King
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Answer: D

To estimate, McKenna would need to round both numbers to the nearest whole number, which give 48.6 rounded to the nearest whole number is 50. 0.7 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

User Peter Severin
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