Problem 2 · 2025 Math Kangaroo
Easy
Arithmetic & Operations
estimate-and-pick
Mike obtains a number x by dividing \(\sqrt{11}\) by 3. Where is the number x located on the number line?
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Answer: B — between 1 and 2
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Hint 1 of 2
First estimate √11 between two whole numbers, then divide by 3.
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Hint 2 of 2
√11 is a little more than 3, so dividing by 3 lands the result just above 1.
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Approach: estimate the square root, then divide
- √11 is between 3 and 4 (closer to 3.3).
- Dividing by 3 gives about 1.1.
- That lies between 1 and 2.
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