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Estimate a Quotient – Round Both Down

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Estimate: \(33{,}642 \div 42\)

Correct Answer

800

Explanation

Round both down: \(33{,}642 \approx 32{,}000\) and \(42 \approx 40\). Then: \(32{,}000 \div 40 = 3{,}200 \div 4 = 800\). The key is choosing numbers that divide easily.

Reference

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