Cube root long division method

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The discussion centers on a misunderstanding regarding the trial divisor in the cube root long division method. Initially, it is stated that 1200 goes into 13952 eight times, which is incorrect; it actually goes in eleven times. The correct trial divisor mentioned is 1744, which fits into 13952 eight times. Participants express confusion over the accuracy of the text and the relevance of an accompanying image. Clarification is sought to resolve the discrepancies in the calculations presented.
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On the right paragraph it says "The trial divisor 1200 goes into the dividend 13952, 8 times"

Clearly 1200 goes into 13952, 11 times. I don't understand why 8 is (arbitrarily?) chosen. Please help. Thanks.
 

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That all looks very weird to me. I don't see how that image you posted would help get to the answer of 24.<something> Where is that from ?
 
xzibition8612 said:
On the right paragraph it says "The trial divisor 1200 goes into the dividend 13952, 8 times"
The text appears to be incorrect. The actual trial divisor being used is 1744, which goes into 13952 8 times.
 

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