Answer:
The best estimate is 90.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Quotient 5,397 divided by 62 .
To find : The best estimate of the given situation.
Solution : We solve this by approximating the term and then divide to get solution.
Approximation is rounding off the number
→ When the ones digit is greater than 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, or 9) then it round the number up.
→ When the ones digit is less than 5 ( 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4) then it round the number down.
Approximation of 5397 to hundredth is 5400
Approximation of 62 to tenth is 60
Now, divide 5400 by 60
[tex]\frac{5400}{60}= 90[/tex]
Therefore, The best estimate is 90.
We can also cross check by actual division of 5397 by 62.
[tex]\frac{5397}{62}= 87.04[/tex]
When we approximate 87.04 it round off to 90.
