Use compatible numbers that are close to the actual numbers
Choose 36 for 35 3/4 and 6 for 5 7/8 because the divide evenly.
Step-by-step explanation:
Compatible numbers are numbers that are close to the actual values of a particular number. They make estimating easier when yo udo the different operations.
We choose 36 for 35 3/4 because 36 is closer to its value that 34. Conveniently, 5 7/8 is closer to 6 than 5, and they divide evenly. So a best estimate for the number of rows Holly can make would be:
