IXL - Estimate percents of numbers (Algebra 1 practice)

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 33% of 82?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 75% of 25?

A compatible number is a nearby number that is easy to multiply by a fraction.

The most accurate way to estimate 75% of 25 is

Here is why:

Replace 75% with a fraction.

75%

of 25

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× 25

Replace 25 with a number that is compatible with 4.

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The most accurate way to estimate 75% of 25 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 75% of 25

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Exact answer: 75% of 25 = 0.75 × 25 = 18.75

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