When Close Counts Quiz

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In the context of the text, which situation demonstrates that 'close counts'?

Ironing a shirt until it is wrinkle-free (correct)

Estimating fractions when dealing with pizza shares

Adding 5/322 to 420/863 without finding the common denominator

Baking cookies until they are gooey in the middle

What is the common denominator when adding 5/322 to 420/863?

167

322

420

277,886 (correct)

If you have 420/863 drops of water in a glass that can hold 863 drops, what fraction of the glass is full?

1/4

1/2 (correct)

1/3

2/3

What does the text suggest about estimating the value of fractions?

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How does the text illustrate the saying 'close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades'?

By ironing a shirt close to wrinkle-free Signup and view all the answers

What is a good estimate for 57/80?

3/4 Signup and view all the answers

Approximately what is 14/20 - 7/15?

1/4 Signup and view all the answers

What is 9/13 * 7/25 approximately equal to?

3/16 Signup and view all the answers

When estimating fractions, rounding them to the nearest whole number is equivalent to rounding them to which fraction?

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What is a suitable estimation for dividing 72/150 by 37/75?

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When Close Counts Quiz

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In the context of the text, which situation demonstrates that 'close counts'?

What is the common denominator when adding 5/322 to 420/863?

If you have 420/863 drops of water in a glass that can hold 863 drops, what fraction of the glass is full?

What does the text suggest about estimating the value of fractions?

How does the text illustrate the saying 'close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades'?

What is a good estimate for 57/80?

Approximately what is 14/20 - 7/15?

What is 9/13 * 7/25 approximately equal to?

When estimating fractions, rounding them to the nearest whole number is equivalent to rounding them to which fraction?

What is a suitable estimation for dividing 72/150 by 37/75?

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