Determine two compatible numbers to use to estimate the quotient 5,071 ~ 62. I put that symbol to represent a division sign lol Thanks

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Determine two compatible numbers to use to estimate the quotient 5,071 ~ 62.  I put that symbol to represent a division sign lol Thanks

saifoo.khan · Answer

Definition of Compatible Number 

Compatible numbers are numbers that are close in value to the actual numbers and easy to add, subtract, multiply, or divide mentally. 
They are useful in estimating the sum, difference, product, or quotient.

anonymous · Answer

I came up with 4,800 and 60 is that right?

saifoo.khan · Answer

Seems right to me.

anonymous · Answer

I wish I was more like you guys with math I love it but I just don't understand it..

saifoo.khan · Answer

Practice makes a man perfect. ;)

anonymous · Answer

5000 might be a little better.  Closer to 5071 and divisible by 60.

saifoo.khan · Answer

Good point. @robtobey

anonymous · Answer

Thank you.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much @Robobey