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In the context of the text, which situation demonstrates that 'close counts'?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
How does the text illustrate the saying 'close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades'?
What is a good estimate for 57/80?
What is a good estimate for 57/80?
Approximately what is 14/20 - 7/15?
Approximately what is 14/20 - 7/15?
What is 9/13 * 7/25 approximately equal to?
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?
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?
What is a suitable estimation for dividing 72/150 by 37/75?
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