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Use Compatible Numbers to Divide
When dividing multi-digit numbers, you can use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient. Compatible numbers are close in value to the actual numbers but are easier to divide.

For example, use compatible numbers to estimate the quotient of 4,922÷23.
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What are some friendlier numbers near 4,922 and 23?

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Rewrite the expression using compatible numbers.

4,922÷23≈?

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Calculate the estimate.
A vertical equation shows four thousand nine hundred twenty-two inside the division house, twenty-three to the left, and a question mark above.
4,922 divided by 23 is about equal to

Answer 1

Choose friendly numbers like 5,000 and 25 (both close and easy to divide).

Rewrite: 4,922 ÷ 23 ≈ 5,000 ÷ 25

Calculate estimate: 5,000 ÷ 25 = 200

(For reference, the exact quotient is 4,922 ÷ 23 = 214.)