IXL | Estimate percents of numbers

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 65% of 82?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 76% of 35?

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

The most accurate way to estimate 76% of 35 is

Here is why:

Replace 76% with the nearest common fraction.

76%

of 35

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× 35

Replace 35 with a number that is compatible with 4.

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The most accurate way to estimate 76% of 35 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 76% of 35

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Exact answer: 76% of 35 = 0.76 × 35 = 26.6

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