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Estimate the following quotients by rounding off each number to its nearest hundreds:

(i) 2472 ÷ 493

(ii) 7459 ÷ 286

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(i) 2472 ÷ 493

Rounding off 2472 to its nearest hundreds: tens digit is 7 (≥ 5), so 2472 → 2,500.

Rounding off 493 to its nearest hundreds: tens digit is 9 (≥ 5), so 493 → 500.

Estimated quotient = 2,500 ÷ 500 = 5.

Hence, the estimated quotient = 5.

(ii) 7459 ÷ 286

Rounding off 7459 to its nearest hundreds: tens digit is 5, so 7459 → 7,500.

Rounding off 286 to its nearest hundreds: tens digit is 8 (≥ 5), so 286 → 300.

Estimated quotient = 7,500 ÷ 300 = 25.

Hence, the estimated quotient = 25.

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