Question

mp number sense without calculating, tell whether the quotient is greater than or less than 1. explain.

1. 4.58 ÷ 0.3
2. 0.6 ÷ 12

Explanation:

Problem 10: \( 4.58 \div 0.3 \)

Step1: Recall division rule

When dividing, if the dividend (the number being divided) is greater than the divisor (the number we divide by), the quotient is greater than 1. If the dividend is less than the divisor, the quotient is less than 1.

Step2: Compare dividend and divisor

Here, the dividend is \( 4.58 \) and the divisor is \( 0.3 \). We can see that \( 4.58>0.3 \).

Step1: Recall division rule

When dividing, if the dividend (the number being divided) is greater than the divisor (the number we divide by), the quotient is greater than 1. If the dividend is less than the divisor, the quotient is less than 1.

Step2: Compare dividend and divisor

Here, the dividend is \( 0.6 \) and the divisor is \( 12 \). We can see that \( 0.6 < 12 \).

Answer:

The quotient of \( 4.58\div0.3 \) is greater than 1 because the dividend \( 4.58 \) is greater than the divisor \( 0.3 \).

Problem 11: \( 0.6 \div 12 \)