IXL | Estimate quotients: word problems

There are 116 skiers in line to ride the chair lift. If each chair seats 6 people, about how many chairs will the skiers need? Choose the better estimate.

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A parking garage wants to collect $923 in parking fees. If the garage charges $8 for each car, about how many cars will it take for the garage to meet the goal? Choose the better estimate.

120

170

key idea

A compatible number is a nearby number that is easy to divide.

solution

Divide the total amount of money by the fee for each car.

923 ÷ 8 = ?

Use a compatible number to estimate the quotient.

923	÷	8	= ?

960	÷	8	= 120

120 cars is the better estimate.

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