Long Division
Compatible Numbers
Times as Many
100

762 ÷ 3

254

100

Choose the compatible numbers that will give the best estimate for 589 ÷ 58.

600 and 60

100

Stephen has a dog that weighs 5 times as much as Ian’s dog. The total weight of both dogs is 72 pounds. How much does Stephen’s dog weigh?

Stephen's dog weighs 60 lbs


200

248 ÷ 8  

31

200

Choose the compatible numbers that will give the best estimate for 230 ÷ 53.  

250 and 50

200

Anthony has 115 books in his room. He is storing them in boxes. Each box holds 17 books. How many boxes does Anthony need?

7 boxes


300

364 ÷ 4  

91

300

Choose the compatible numbers that will give the best estimate for 368÷ 63.

360 and 60


300

Jeannette and Leslie are trying to solve this problem: A camp counselor has a list of 134 campers who signed up for art class. The counselor can place 8 students in each class. How many classes does the counselor need to have?

16 r 6 so 17 classes


400

128 ÷ 8

16

400

Choose the compatible numbers that will give the best estimate for 746÷ 92.

720 and 90


400

Jessie wants to save the same amount of money each week for a trip. He needs $3,060. If the trip is 36 weeks away, how much money should Jessie save each week?

$85

500

1,289 ÷ 22

58 r13

500

Choose the compatible numbers that will give the best estimate for 573÷ 72.

560 and 70

500

7. Robin is having a dinner party for 135 people at her favorite restaurant. If 9 people can be seated at each table, how many tables are there?

15 tables