Question

1. which expression will give a better estimate of 33.1 ÷ 4?

32 ÷ 4 36 ÷ 4

1. use the expression you picked to estimate the quotient.
2. 33.1 ÷ 4 is about .

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Explanation:

Part 1: Which expression gives a better estimate?

Step1: Find the difference from 33.1

For \(32\): \(|33.1 - 32| = 1.1\)
For \(36\): \(|33.1 - 36| = 2.9\)

Step2: Compare differences

Since \(1.1 < 2.9\), \(32\) is closer to \(33.1\). So \(32\div4\) is a better estimate.

Part 2: Estimate the quotient using \(32\div4\)

Step1: Calculate \(32\div4\)

\(32\div4 = 8\)

Answer:

(Part 1): \(32\div4\)