Estimating Quotients Worksheet
Practice estimating quotients of whole numbers and decimals using compatible numbers and rounding for Grade 7 math students.
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Estimating Quotients
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Read each question carefully and estimate the quotient by using compatible numbers or rounding. Show your work.
1. Estimate: 478 ÷ 6. Compatible numbers are and . The estimated quotient is .
2. Estimate: 812 ÷ 9. Compatible numbers are and . The estimated quotient is .
3. Estimate: 3,450 ÷ 7. Compatible numbers are and . The estimated quotient is .
1. Estimate: 59.7 ÷ 3. Explain your strategy.
2. Estimate: 121.5 ÷ 4.2. Explain your strategy.
1. Which of the following is the best estimate for 729 ÷ 8?
80
90
100
110
2. The best estimate for 2,490 ÷ 50 is:
40
50
60
70
1. To estimate 632 ÷ 7, you can use 630 ÷ 7.
True
False
2. An estimate for 1,845 ÷ 6 is 300.
True
False
1. A baker has 385 cookies and wants to pack them into boxes that hold 12 cookies each. Estimate how many boxes the baker will need.
2. Sarah drove 478 miles in 9 hours. Approximately how many miles did she drive per hour?
Use the number line to help estimate 205 ÷ 5.
Estimated quotient: