Lucy wants to divide 18.6 by 1.2. In order to estimate the quotient, which is the best expression to use?

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memeXpapi · Answer

mm

supie · Answer

Can you post the choices please?

@nanaaa

nanaaa · Answer

Lucy wants to divide 18.6 by 1.2. In order to estimate the quotient, which is the best expression to use?
10 divided by 1
10 divided by 2
20 divided by 1
20 divided by 2

supie · Answer

So just round 18.6  
and round 1.2

supie · Answer

you know how to do that?

AZ · Answer

Basically what supie is asking

what number is closest to 18.6

is 18.6 closer to 10 or to 20?

AZ · Answer

And similarly,

is 1.2 closer to 1 or is it closer to 2?

nanaaa · Answer

okay thank you!

AZ · Answer

Glad to be of help!