Question

estimate.
49.87 ÷ 10 ≈
choose 1 answer:
a 5
b 50
c 500
d 5,000

Explanation:

Step1: Approximate the dividend

49.87 is close to 50, so we can approximate 49.87 as 50.

Step2: Perform the division

Now we calculate \( 50 \div 10 \). Using the division rule, when a number is divided by 10, we move the decimal point one place to the left (or divide by 10). So \( 50 \div 10 = 5 \).

Answer:

A. 5