IXL | Estimate percents of numbers

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 75% of 13?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 23% of 46?

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

The most accurate way to estimate 23% of 46 is

Here is why:

Replace 23% with the nearest common fraction.

23%

of 46

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× 46

Replace 46 with a number that is compatible with 4.

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The most accurate way to estimate 23% of 46 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 23% of 46

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Exact answer: 23% of 46 = 0.23 × 46 = 10.58

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