Question

Jackson estimated 637 ÷ 78 as 640 ÷ 80. He reasoned that 64 tens divided by 8 tens should be 8 tens. Is Jackson’s reasoning correct? If so, explain why. If not, explain a correct solution.

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct solution has been explained

Step-by-step explanation:

Jackson,s reasoning is incorrect  because it should be 8 ones and not 8 tens that would give 64

$\frac{640}{80} = \frac{64}{8} = 8$

Moreover, $\frac{637}{78} is\ not\ equal\ to \frac{640}{8}$

as $\frac{637}{78}= 8.16$

whereas $\frac{640}{80}$ = 8

clearly, both quantities are different