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QuestionCarlos had 194 seeds and 11 flower pots. He put the same number of seeds in each flower pot. Which is the best estimate for the number of seeds in each flower pot? (1 point) 10 20 30 40

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STEP 1

1. Carlos has a total of 194 194 seeds.
2. There are 11 11 flower pots.
3. The seeds are distributed evenly among the flower pots.
4. We are looking for the best estimate for the number of seeds per flower pot.

STEP 2

1. Calculate the exact number of seeds per pot.
2. Determine the best estimate from the given options.

STEP 3

Calculate the exact number of seeds per pot by dividing the total number of seeds by the number of flower pots.
194 seeds11 pots \frac{194 \text{ seeds}}{11 \text{ pots}}

STEP 4

Perform the division to find the exact number of seeds per pot.
1941117.64 \frac{194}{11} \approx 17.64

STEP 5

Compare the exact number 17.64 17.64 to the given options: 10,20,30,40 10, 20, 30, 40 .

STEP 6

Determine which option is closest to 17.64 17.64 .
The closest option is 20 20 .
The best estimate for the number of seeds in each flower pot is:
20\boxed{20}

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